Future Leaders ESG Case Studies Q1 2023

In these quarterly updates we showcase three examples of socially responsible companies to which investors gain exposure.

by Louisiana Salge, 1st February 2023

The EQ Future Leaders Portfolios invest in the sustainability leaders of tomorrow. The core of the portfolios invests in businesses that are strong performers when measured on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. This is complemented by satellite investments in sustainable sectors, such as clean energy, healthcare, and green bonds.

Our quarterly updates feature examples of these companies and funds – here we will focus on three:

ESG Leader: Ferguson
ESG Leader: American Express
Sustainable Theme – digital security: Qualys

ESG focus

The portfolios are designed to target companies with positive ESG characteristics:

Environmental: how a company performs as a steward of our natural environment.
Social: how a company treats people, such as its employees, its customers, and its local community.
Governance: how the business polices itself by integrating policies to prevent corruption and ensure a high governing standard.

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Contact Louisiana

Louisiana Salge

Louisiana joined EQ in October 2018, is now responsible for innovating EQ’s approach to sustainable investing, sustainable investment thought-leadership and ensuring regulatory adherence. Louisiana oversees EQ’s ESG and impact integration strategy across all assets & funds, EQ’s stewardship efforts and sustainability data reporting. Louisiana graduated with a Masters in Environmental technology from Imperial College London, and holds a BSc in Geography from UCL. She also holds the CFA IMC, CFA ESG & CFA Climate change and Investing qualification. Outside of her career, Louisiana loves travelling and discovering new places, working in her community garden, and cooking with friends.