Climate awareness & interest

Most asset owners are somewhat informed about climate investing, and
many consider it a priority for their firm.

Takeaway

Asset managers may want to strengthen their educational efforts around key climate themes.

Survey questions

How informed are you on climate change investing?
What is your organization’s approach to climate change?

While nearly three-quarters of asset owners say they have some understanding of the subject, relatively few feel “very informed.”

Climate knowledge is highest in Europe and lowest among asset owners in North America.

By and large, asset owners are “somewhat informed”
about climate investing

“Delivering on ESG: 2022 ESG Research Results – Global,” Coalition Greenwich, a division of CRISIL, an S&P Global Company, November 2022. Total respondents globally: 305 | North America: 102 | Europe: 127 | Asia: 76.

Interest in climate investing is high

45% of asset owners consider climate change a high priority

A majority of European owners see climate as a priority.
Outside North America, asset owners focus more on transition risks than physical risks.
41% of North American owners currently do not consider climate investing.
Nearly half of asset owners in APAC want to learn more about climate change.