ESG as an Investment Tool: How Wealth Managers Evaluate Real Estate
Discover how institutional investors are reshaping property investment through the lens of ESG Paris Jordan, Head of Responsible Investing at Charles Stanley and Co-Founder of VirtuVest. Join us as we explore practical insights from one of the UK's most influential voices in sustainable investment. Named in Financial News Rising Stars of Europe Finance 2024 and managing portfolios within Charles Stanley's £35 billion asset base, Paris shares her expertise on evolving property investment strategies post-Brexit and COVID-19. Key Insights: Understanding ESG fundamentals: Risk assessment tools vs sustainability strategies Market evolution: Post-Brexit and COVID-19 impact on property investments Data visualisation: Transforming ESG metrics into actionable insights Regulatory landscape: Implementing FCA's sustainable labels and anti-greenwashing rules Performance measurement: Developing effective sustainable investment KPIs Stakeholder engagement: Communication strategies across different audiences Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to ESG in Property (01:48) - Paris Jordan's Journey into Responsible Investing (07:01) - Understanding Charles Stanley and Responsible Investment (10:20) - The Role of Property in Investment Portfolios (16:16) - Challenges and Opportunities in Property Investment (23:03) - Evaluating Property Investments: Criteria and Standards (28:47) - The Importance of Storytelling in Investment Communication (34:37) - Stakeholder Engagement and Investment Value (40:18) - Navigating ESG Definitions and Reporting Standards (47:32) - The Future of KPIs in Sustainable Investment (54:32) - ESG vs Sustainability: Understanding the Terminology Featured Guest: Paris Jordan Head of Responsible Investing, Charles Stanley Co-Founder, VirtuVest Member, Advisers’ Sustainability Group Financial News Rising Stars of Europe Finance 2024 Top 100 Wealth Managers 2023 Best Sustainable Investment Fund Manager 2023 Enjoying the podcast? Your rating helps others discover these insights! 🎧 Listen on your preferred platform: Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts #ESG #ResponsibleInvesting #PropertyInvestment #Sustainability #WealthManagement #RealEstate