For the Institutional Investor Survey 2021, a total of 42 global institutional investors, managing approximately $29 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), voluntarily participated in the survey. Responses were gathered from direct conversations or via an online survey. Participating investors represented a diverse spectrum of funds in terms of investment style, profile, size and geographical location, among other attributes. The data and findings will therefore be of interest to a wide range of listed companies across all sectors, boards of directors and other capital market stakeholders.

Investors are giving ESG more focus when engaging and investing, and a significant majority are taking ESG into greater consideration when voting. 1 Key drivers for increased ESG focus are the links to financial performance, followed by legislative changes and client interest. 2 Investors cite the discussion of ESG in the context of a company’s business plan as the key basis for effective company engagement.