2022 Categories
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We are delighted to announce the categories for 2022.
To start your entry, click on one of the categories below and click 'Enter now'. Once you have registered or logged in you can add multiple categories.
Groups will only be considered if they submit an entry for these awards.
To qualify, funds must have a three-year track record to 28 February 2022 as a sustainable fund and be available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. They must also be a minimum of £10m in size as at 28 February 2022.
A fund may only be entered for a maximum of two categories for these awards, providing they meet the category criteria. Please enter the category that best suits your fund or we may ask you to change categories.
Alternatively click here to enter or log in to amend entries.
If you would like a word version of the form to work offline or you have any queries, please contact Isabella Gahagan at isabella.gahagan@incisivemedia.com.
Deadline has been extended to Friday 13th May
Sustainable Investment Industry Categories
Best Sustainable Investment Thought Leadership Paper
Open to papers which are original, inspirational, thought provoking and expand readers' minds or include a call to action on sustainable investment issues. Must have been published in the year to the 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Investment Research Team
Open to research teams within an asset manager, wealth management or DFM group or an independent research firm providing research & analysis on sustainable investment.
Best Sustainable Investment Research & Ratings Provider
Open to ratings & research providers analysing companies or funds to help investors identify suitable investments. Offering must be available in the UK.
Best Sustainable Investment Education Initiative
Open to any investment group operating in the UK that has launched an educational initiative to improve understanding of sustainable investing. The initiative must have been launched in the year to 28 February 2022 or significantly enhanced during that period to qualify. The initiative could be targeted at consumers, financial advisers, wealth managers, or other parts of the investment industry.
Best Sustainable Investment Natural Capital Initiative
Open to any investment group operating in the UK that has launched an initiative to increase awareness of the importance of natural capital and promote investment or research into this area. The initiative must have been launched in the year to 28 February 2022 or significantly enhanced in this period to qualify.
Best Sustainable Portfolio Range
Open to wealth managers/DFMs running a sustainable range of portfolios for the UK market. At least one portfolio must have a two-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Investment Wealth Manager/ DFM Group
Open to wealth managers and discretionary fund managers operating in the UK who can demonstrate excellence in sustainable investing across their firm and client proposition.
Best Sustainable Investment Support Services Provider
Open to technology providers, platforms, support services providers, consultancies and law firms in the UK who support the sustainable investment industry, sustainable investment propositions or help clients invest sustainably.
Sustainable Investment Fund Categories
Best Sustainable Global Equity Fund
Open to active sustainable funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as a sustainable fund as at 28 February 2022. Only open to funds with a broad global remit or not eligible for entry in other categories. For more specific, geographically-focused funds, please enter other categories where aplicable.
Best Sustainable UK Equity Fund
Open to active funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as as sustainable fund at 28 February 2022. Open to funds investing in UK equities.
Best Sustainable European Equity Fund
Open to active sustainable funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as a sustainable fund at 28 February 2022. Open to funds investing in European equities.
Best Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund
Open to active sustainable funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022. Open to funds investing in emerging or frontier markets.
Best Sustainable Specialist Fund
Open to active sustainable funds focusing on a particular specialist area or sector of the market not covered by the other categories. Must be available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Bond Fund
Open to active sustainable bond funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Impact Equity Fund
Open to active impact equity funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Green and Impact Bond Fund
Open to active impact bond funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Alternative Assets Fund
Open to active sustainable funds in the alternative assets space available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund
Open to multi-asset sustainable funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Environmental/Climate Change Fund
Open to active environmental/climate change funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Fund Range
Open to asset managers running a suite of sustainable products available for sale in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. At least one fund must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Best Sustainable Investment ETF
Open to sustainable investment ETFs available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have a three-year track record as at 28 February 2022.
Sustainable Investment Fund Launch Categories
Most Innovative Sustainable Fund Launch
Open to active funds available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have been launched in the year to 28 February 2022 and offer a differentiated and innovative proposition for investors.
Most Innovative Sustainable ETF Launch
Open to ETFs available in the UK to retail/wholesale investors. Must have been launched in the year to 28 February 2022 and offer a differentiated and innovative proposition for investors.
Sustainable Investment Group Awards
Best Sustainable Fund Management Group of the Year (AUM £50bn or above)
Open to fund groups operating in the UK with sustainable products available for retail/wholesale investors. AUM is £50bn or above at 28 February 2022. The judges will be looking for leaders in this space, especially over the past 12 months.
Best Sustainable Fund Management Group of the Year (AUM under £50bn)
Open to fund groups operating in the UK with sustainable products available for retail/wholesale investors. AUM is under £50bn at 28 February 2022. The judges will be looking for leaders in this space, especially over the past 12 months.
Best Sustainable Investment ETF Provider of the Year
Open to ETF providers operating in the UK with sustainable products available for retail/wholesale investors. The judges will be looking for leaders in this space, especially over the past year.
Sustainable Investment Special Awards
Rising Star Sustainable Investment Champion of the Year (individual)
Open to rising stars who have been in the investment industry for eight years or under as at 28 February 2022 who have made a significant contribution to championing sustainable investing, especially over the past 12 months.
Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Fund Management (individual)
Open for nomination for UK-based sustainable fund managers, who have made a significant contribution to sustainable investing throughout their careers. Cannot be self-nominated.
Outstanding Contribution to the Sustainable Investment Industry (individual)
Open for nominations for UK-based individuals (excluding fund managers) who have made a significant contribution to sustainable investing throughout their careers. Cannot be self-nominated.