A survey covering the opinions of professional and private investors in BeNeLux on ESG
Allianz Global Investors partnered with Nielsen and Core Data research companies to execute private and professional investor research projects for the BeNeLux region specifically. One of the main conclusions from the research was that taking ESG considerations into account is now a central part of the investment process for many professional and private investors in the region.
Investment professionals at private banks, wealth managers and investment companies are judged on their ability to build and maintain investment portfolios that meet the specific investment needs of their clients. If they see ESG factors now being part of investment, this shows that the case for ESG investing has advanced from a minority interest to a central concern for investors. The two surveys we have conducted suggest that professional investors are responding to the demands of private investors who are increasingly interested in sustainable investments.