Intertrust has launched an end-to-end environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) data gathering and analytics solution to offer private fund managers an integrated approach to collecting and analysing ESG data and managing ESG risk in their portfolios.
The solution allows for the outsourcing of back-office activities like data gathering and analytics, and will evolve in line with regulatory and market demands.
The new solution supports local currencies and metrics, ESG data management for illiquid assets, and ongoing updates to local carbon emissions factors.
It also offers data validation features, removing potential formatting issues and ensuring clients can trust the insights and reporting produced by the solution.
With ESG regulation continuing to increase at pace, including the ongoing Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) requirements across the European Union, pressure is mounting for general partners, says the corporate management company.
As private funds await the next iteration of SFDR in 2022 and sustainable investments continue to soar, there is an urgent need for GPs to ensure they are ESG-ready and not seen to be taking part in superficial “greenwashing” activities, it adds.
Intertrust says it is dedicated to leading by responsible business practices and aligning its strategy and operations with the United Nations Global Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
In 2020 Intertrust Group pledged ongoing commitment to the following five UN's Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.
Chitra Baskar, COO and global head of funds and product at Intertrust, says: “As more and more investors look to enter sustainable investing, and governments continue to roll out new ESG regulations, the ability to effortlessly track, analyse, and learn from ESG data is paramount for investors and managers.
She adds: “Our step-by-step solution provides private fund managers with the ESG insights they need to best manage their portfolios, via a single, intuitive platform alongside access to related tools and expertise.”
