ESG Perspectives

Nicole Pecoulas is a Chicago-based managing director in the U.S. real estate debt team. She’s volunteered with Barings-supported charity All Stars Project, Inc. (All Stars) since 2015, including All Stars honoring her during a fundraising gala in 2018.

During Pride Month, and throughout the year, we support and show solidarity with our LGBTQ+ teammates and those in the LGBTQ+ community. We asked our teammates how they show their Pride.

May 20 marks World Bee Day—but why is safeguarding pollinators so important?

In this Q&A, Elizabeth Cooper, Barings Director, Social Impact, speaks with Hannah Beavers of Freedom Communities about collaborating on a holistic approach to tackling generational poverty in Charlotte.

In April, we welcomed students to Barings offices in London and Charlotte, exposing them to the opportunities available in the investment management industry.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals and what's their relevance to investing? Sarah Munday, Head of Sustainability & ESG, and Caroline Murphy, Associate Director, Real Estate Equity, explain Barings' approach.

In the first in the series exploring ESG and insurance strategies, Sarah Munday, Head of Sustainability and ESG, Barings, speaks with Nat Barker, Head of Fixed Income Portfolio Management, MassMutual and Emma Sabiiti, Head of ESG Investment Strategy, MassMutual.

A holistic approach to climate considerations can offer an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of high yield issuers that are committed to reducing or maintaining a low carbon footprint, while also targeting high current income and capital appreciation.

ESG is a term that’s become increasingly widespread over the past few years. But with the many different interpretations surrounding it, what does ESG integration mean? Sarah Munday, Barings’ Head of Sustainability & ESG, explains.