This year, 1,130 professional investors in 24 countries and regions participated in our annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) global study and shared their perspectives on ESG trends, risks and opportunities.

Here are three of our key findings.

AI could help tackle ESG data challenges

Data is the number one challenge to ESG adoption. The rapid development of AI has given investors hope that this emerging technology might help solve the ESG data puzzle.

AI brings new ESG risks

More than three-quarters of respondents view data protection and privacy as posing the most material AI-related ESG risks for investment. More than half of respondents are concerned about the risk stemming from AI’s high power consumption.

Multi-thematic strategies gain popularity

Investors are attracted to multi-thematic exposures for the perceived benefits of diversification, potential for better risk-adjusted returns and broader ESG impact. Though environmental themes have consistently been the most important when selecting ESG funds, investors are also targeting other themes.

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