Asset Management Awards 2025: Excellence in Sustainable Investing
The Asset Management Awards 2025, now rebranded as the Excellence in Sustainable Investing Awards, represent the pinnacle of achievement in the Asia-Pacific investment management landscape. These prestigious accolades are a testament to the outstanding talent, innovation, and dedication to responsible investing in our region.
Why Sustainable Investing Matters
The industry’s evolution towards comprehensive approaches to responsible investment is evident in this year’s award categories. Sustainable investing encompasses not only environmental considerations but also social and economic factors. As investors, we have a moral obligation to align our portfolios with our values, and the Asset Management Awards 2025 celebrate the best of this endeavor.
Pioneers in Sustainable Investing
BNP Paribas Asset Management, Pictet Asset Management, and Mirova demonstrated their commitment to sustainability in 2024. These pioneers in sustainable investing not only met but exceeded the expectations of our judges. By integrating ESG principles into their investment platforms, they showcase a mature and forward-thinking approach to responsible investment.
- BNP Paribas Asset Management demonstrated a holistic approach to sustainability, with a comprehensive framework supporting its investment decisions.
- Pictet Asset Management reinforced its commitment to sustainability, with nearly $12 billion combined in flagship environmental strategies.
- Mirova paired rigorous investment structures with on-the-ground outcomes, executing effectively and at scale.
ESG Data Provider of the Year
MSCI stood out for its depth, innovation, and scale in providing ESG data. With over 50 years of domain expertise, MSCI has established itself as a leading partner for climate-aligned investing. Its ESG data now spans over 17,000 issuers and nearly 1 million securities, with an accuracy rate exceeding 99.9%.
| Category | MSCI ESG Data | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| ESG Data Provider | 17,000+ issuers | 99.9% accuracy rate |
| ESG Index Provider | 5,500+ ESG indexes | $933 billion in equity AUM benchmarked to MSCI ESG & Climate Indexes |
| ESG Data Provider | 80 million data points published annually | Growing influence across public and private markets |
Climate Action and Transition Finance
BNP Paribas Asset Management and Aberdeen Investments demonstrated their commitment to climate action and transition finance. BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Net Zero Roadmap and 10-point climate commitment provide a clear structure across investment, stewardship, and operations. Aberdeen Investments’ Climate Transition Bond Fund targets companies with credible decarbonisation plans and incorporates climate solutions and adaptation themes.
- BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Net Zero Roadmap and 10-point climate commitment demonstrate a serious, goal-oriented approach to climate action.
- Aberdeen Investments’ Climate Transition Bond Fund targets companies with credible decarbonisation plans and incorporates climate solutions and adaptation themes.
Nature-Based Solutions
AmInvest demonstrated a clear focus on breadth, scale, and long-term intent in sustainable investment, particularly in nature-based solutions. AmInvest has steadily expanded its market share in Malaysia’s SRI fund space, supported by a detailed framework for ESG assessment and an active approach to engagement with investee companies.
- AmInvest has expanded its market share in Malaysia’s SRI fund space, supported by a detailed framework for ESG assessment and an active approach to engagement with investee companies.
- AmInvest’s commitment to stewardship is reflected in over 700 company engagements during the review period.
Conclusion
The Asset Management Awards 2025 celebrate the best of sustainable investing in the Asia-Pacific region. These prestigious accolades recognize the outstanding talent, innovation, and dedication to responsible investing in our region. We congratulate the winners and acknowledge the importance of this endeavor in shaping the future of our industry.
