Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Welcome to The ESG Report! In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Trysha Daskam, Managing Director and Head of ESG Strategy at Silver Regulatory Associates, to discuss how fund managers can implement effective ESG strategies. Trysha stresses the importance of having a defensible and consistent ESG program to attract investments from institutional investors. They discuss the consequences of inaccurate reporting and the need for standardization in ESG reporting across different funds. Trysha expresses her expectations for increased allocation of assets to ESG strategies and more regulation to ensure responsible investment. With regulatory guardrails increasing globally, this episode is a must-listen for any investor who cares about sustainable and responsible investments. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation between Tom Fox and Trysha Daskam. Tune in now to The ESG Report!
Key Highlights:
· Importance of ESG in Investments
· Challenges of ESG Conversations with Institutional Investors
· The Importance of Accurate ESG Reporting
· Establishing ESG reporting standards
· Data Privacy Regulations in Global Markets
Notable Quotes:
“And so we’re a team or firm, or a company doesn’t have a perspective on how these factors impact their investments, work, operations, etc. It is seen as an oversight and a meaningful oversight of that company manager management team.”
“If you are a manager that hasn’t gone through fundraising in a period of time and you haven’t seen the request list from a placement agent or from entities looking to diligence you, and you’re not aware of the extensive questions that ESG present with respect to those investigations.”
“If I could drive anything home from this conversation would be around encouraging managers to look at their ESG program, to test it, to ask the question, is every line in here defensible? It is outdated if you still need to update your ESG policy since 20 21. The space has grown. The standards have changed. The questions investors are asking have changed. Priorities have shifted.”
“You must do what you say you are doing, and if you cannot do what you say you’re doing, then you must qualify it, and you must qualify it appropriately.”
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Trysha Daskam on LinkedIn
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