Investors are increasingly looking at how they can integrate ESG into their broad investment. Finding a solution that allows them to invest a significant allocation into an ESG integrated solution that respects their risk / return objectives has historically been a challenge. This session will demonstrate how this is now possible.

This presentation will focus on the practical application of sustainable investing in US small cap stocks, highlighting some of the opportunities and challenges that are present in the asset class. Key topics will include:

• The value of ESG analysis
• The opportunity of ESG in small caps
• Sustainability and engagement drive growth and differentiation
• Challenges of ESG analysis in small caps
• Practical application for ESG investing in US small caps

Dr. Axel Hesse, founder, shareholder and managing director of SD-M GmbH and advisor to the German government

ESG policies at many pension funds have developed rapidly in recent years and several European investors are among the world’s leaders in this field. How do we ensure that good managers deliver on ESG? This session will discuss the challenges, but also the rewards that funds can get from this.