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Sustainable investing has definitely moved to the forefront of the investment world during the pandemic era. It is no longer just a fashionable buzzword but has become a global policy imperative – sustainability has become a key consideration in how policy authorities allocate resources on a macro scale. However, what really is sustainable investing? To answer the question, we have done an interview with Franklin Templeton to provide our platform’s investors with more insights on the topic.

What is sustainable investing and why should we invest sustainably?

Franklin Templeton views sustainable investing as an investment philosophy where Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are considered to provide sustainable value to investors. That being said, sustainable investing is not a one-size fits-all investment approach. There are many ways investors can incorporate sustainable objectives in the overall investment strategy.

With market participants profoundly aware that the investment choices made can have a significantly impact on the world around us today, sustainable investing is no longer a ‘good-to-have’. In fact, it is becoming a ‘must-have’ for companies and investors alike. By directing capital towards companies and investments that pays attention to ESG issues, investors can help to build a more resilient and sustainable future for everyone.

What can Franklin Templeton bring to the table when it comes to investing sustainably?

The asset manager believes that sustainable investing can be a vital tool for delivering long-term value to their clients. As the ESG landscape continues its rapid transformation, the asset manager possesses a strong firm-wide commitment to be responsible stewards of clients’ assets and aspires to be a global leader in terms of stewardship and sustainability – the integration of ESG considerations in the investment process can enable stronger investment performance and better client outcomes

In order to achieve the firm’s goals of sustainable investing, the asset manager adopts diversity. Investment teams at Franklin Templeton are incredibly diverse – the stewardship and sustainability council brings together 19 specialist investment managers (SIMs) and represents an unparalleled ability to synthesize and synchronise the breadth of insights across a range of topics. In essence, investors will enjoy the best of both worlds (the strength of the asset manager’s global organisation and boutique expertise from their SIMs.)

For investors who hold a strong belief in sustainable investing and wishes to capitalise on the fund manager’s expertise, you can look to theLegg Mason ClearBridge US Equity Sustainability Leaders Fund which seeks long term growth by investing in a concentrated all-cap portfolio of high quality companies with outstanding ESG characteristic. The other fund investors can look to is theTempleton Global Climate Change Fund that invests in companies that provide solutions for the mitigation and/or adoption of climate change risk or those that are in the process of making their business models more resilient to long-term risk presented by climate change and resource depletion.

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