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Achieving Values Alignment in ESG and Impact Strategies

Published: July 27, 2022
Modified: August 14, 2025
Key Takeaways

The ESG and Impact universe has proliferated in recent years. As asset owners increasingly commit to reaching net zero emissions and contributigng to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, managers have raced to provide investment products that offer ‘ESG’ or ‘Impact’. In practice, however, these terms are often vaguely defined and poorly understood. Moreover, measuring impact remains a key challenge. With asset owners becoming more sophisticated in their approach, the time has come for investors to have access to tools that allow them to ensure that their specific social and environmental priorities and values are reflected in the construction of their portfolios.

Join our discussion to learn more about how investors can navigate the complex Impact landscape.

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Speakers:

Max Shillalies, Senior Business Developer, Clarity AI
Ángel Agudo, VP of Product, Clarity AI
Justin Rockefeller, Head of Impact, Addepar

Moderated by Ben Payton, Special Projects Editor, Responsible Investor

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