Sustainable Edge: Sustainable Investment Means Less Exclusion, More Engagement – A Conversation with SKAGEN's Alexander Morris
Sustainable EdgeShow Notes
In this episode Alexandra shares her insights on the ESG cultural (re)evolution for fund managers and whether sustainability actually means anything for the bottom line of companies. This episode gives you further answers to: Where has the finance industry come up short in ESG integration? Is engaging rather than excluding companies the key to creating actual impact from an investor perspective? Get fresh takes on why ESG training is crucial for portfolio managers and how Alexandra has spearheaded an industry initiative to increase female leadership within finance.
About SKAGEN Funds SKAGEN Funds is a Norwegian fund management company and global investor with a long and successful history of managing equity and fixed income funds. They currently have around EUR 6.6 billion under management and have incorporated ESG into their investment process since 2002. SKAGEN's objective is to provide the best possible risk-adjusted returns, communication and service. Alexandra Morris is Investment Director at SKAGEN and has overall responsibility for the portfolio team and the investments in SKAGEN's funds. She is responsible for ensuring that SKAGEN's value-based investment philosophy is adhered to. Alexandra actively promotes the finance industry as an attractive career for women through multiple channels as Leader of KIFF Women in Front-end Finance, speaking engagements and op-eds.
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