ESG Everyday: A Framework for Fixed Income Portfolios
This article was reproduced from Fiera Capital's contribution to CFA Toronto's Analyst Magazine – December 2020 issue
The words Environmental, Social and Governance have become commonplace in the lexicon of investors of late. Though the ESG spotlight often falls on equity investors, the consideration of ESG factors is equally paramount in the world of fixed income, both from an investor and an issuer’s point of view.
Philippe Ouellette, MSc, CFA
Vice-President and Senior Portfolio Manager
Integrated Fixed Income, Fiera Capital Corporation
Jasper Beerepoot, MBA
Senior Analyst & Head of Credit Research
Integrated Fixed Income, Fiera Capital Corporation
Jason Carvalho, CFA, CAIA
Senior Vice-President & Capability Specialist
Fixed Income, Fiera Capital Corporation