2020 Categories & Entry Criteria
The 2020 categories are listed below - you can find out the criteria for each category by clicking on the drop down button. From there you will also be able to enter. You can enter as many categories as you see fit as long as they are submitted online by 22nd May.
Each category will have a slightly different entry form. Please feel free to log in to the online entry system to view the questions that you will be asked for the categories. The online system allows you to save, edit, delete and submit entries. It is recommended that you start your registration process now so that you can be notified of any changes/updates and reminders.
Best Sustainable & ESG Research & Ratings Provider
A ratings & research provider analysing companies with respect to their ESG & Sustainability efforts to help investors identify suitable investments.
Best Sustainable and ESG Research Team
A research team within a fund, wealth management or DFM group or in an independent research firm providing research & analysis on ESG & Sustainability or Impact.
Best Sustainable and ESG Service Provider
A company which provides support or consultancy services in the ESG & Sustainability arena.
Most Innovative Launch
A product, portfolio, index or a service demonstrating innovation in the areas of ESG or Sustainability or Impact.
Best Thought Leadership Paper
A paper which is original, inspirational and thought provoking and expands readers' minds on ESG, Sustainability issues.
Best Sustainable & ESG ETF
An ETF tracking the performance of companines with sustainable goals and/or companies which have high ESG scores.
Best Sustainable & ESG Index or Service Provider
An ETF or index provider whose indices track high ESG scoring companies, Sustainable companies or indices excluding companies involved in controversies or have negative economic, social or environmental impact.
Sustainable and ESG Fund Management Group of the Year
A fund management group with ESG or Sustainability in their DNA having integrated it into their investment processes across their funds.
Best Sustainable & ESG WM/DFM Group
A wealth management group or discretionary fund management company with ESG or Sustainability in their DNA having integrated it into their investment processes across their funds.
Best Group for ESG Integration
A fund management, DFM or WM group with an exemplary ESG integration into their traditional financial analysis.
Best Sustainable & ESG Education Initiative
A group with an initiative to educate on ESG, sustainability, clean energy, climate change, environment or Impact issues.
Best Newcomer
A fund management, DFM or WM group or a service company which has launched an ESG or Sustainability or Impact product in the last 12 months.
Best Environmental / Climate Change Fund
An equity fund with investments mainly in clean energy, environmental or climate change projects or companies.
Best Environmental / Climate Change Bond Fund
A bond fund with investments mainly in clean energy, environmental or climate change projects or companies.
Best Sustainable & ESG Equity Fund
An equity fund with investments in sustainable or ESG stocks or companies.
Best Sustainable & ESG Bond Fund
A bond fund with investments in sustainable or ESG bonds.
Best Sustainable & ESG Multi-Asset Fund
A multi-asset fund with investments in sustainable or ESG equities, bonds, UCITS, cash, deposits and money market instruments.
Best Sustainable & ESG Alternative Assets Fund
An alternative assets fund investing in real assets such as such as real estate, infrastructure or structured products but with ESG or sustainability embedded in their investment processes.
Best Green Bond Fund
A green bond fund investing in sustainable projects with environmental benefits and holds bonds labelled as green bonds. The proceeds raised through the green bonds are used exclusively for projects that have a positive environmental impact.
Best Impact Fund
An equity fund with a positive impact mandate investing in companies or businesses which generate a measurable, beneficial, social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.
Best Impact Bond Fund
A bond fund with a positive impact objective investing in companies or businesses which generate a measurable, beneficial, social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.