Biggest funds becoming increasingly ESG focused

  • BlacksRock’s ishares ETF (ESG focused) saw an inflow of USD 9.5bn worth of funds in
    2020.
  • Private equity firm Blackstone emphasizes ESG investing as the means for higher
    returns for its clients
  • Other large asset managers such as Fidelity, Schroders etc., have committed to cut
    emissions relating to their portfolio to net zero level by 2050.