Jersey's reputation as a leading international
financial centre positions it as a go-to jurisdiction to support
sustainable finance, including Socially Responsible Investment
(SRI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and impact
investing, explains Head of Alternative Investments,
Simon Burgess. *
ESG has come of age. The funds industry is preparing
to respond to the changes and Jersey is ready to play its part in
supporting the needs of managers and investors alike. I
recently discussed this with Jersey professional, Monique
O'Keefe, who is a non-executive director of LSE listed
real estate company, Phoenix Spree Deutschland and is Chair of
its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee.
Monique said: "The board recognises the importance of
long-term sustainable growth - that means ensuring that the
Company's activities contribute positively to
society, especially within the communities it operates
and also in terms of its environmental
impact."
