Exploring opportunities in impact investing

25. May 2023

Investors are increasingly focusing on investing in companies which are working towards bettering the environment, and impact investing is a big part of ESG. But where do the opportunities lie? We spoke to Evgenia Molotova, Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management, to understand how investors can have a positive impact on the environment, society and companies. Molotova talks about the special characteristics of impact investments, the role of UN SDGs in portfolio strategy, how active engagement works, what are the criteria for identifying companies for impact investing, and some potential opportunities.