ESG Perspectives

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.

It is becoming increasingly clear that to improve the chances of achieving Net Zero by 2050, natural resources companies are a key part of the solution—not the problem.

When it comes to emerging markets sovereign debt, successful engagement often comes from asking the right questions and monitoring the right metrics.

In this video, Brandon Gardner, an associate director in Barings’ legal team, highlights how the Barings Black Alliance creates a sense of togetherness for Black teammates and their allies at Barings.

In this Q&A, Elizabeth Cooper, an associate director in Barings’ sustainability team, speaks with Pat Millen of not-for-profit E2D about the Barings-E2D partnership to end the digital divide in Charlotte for good.

Giving back to the communities where we live and work is a central component of Barings’ culture. We give thanks to our teammates who gave back to their local communities in 2022— they logged more than 3,100 volunteer hours and participated in 150+ global community events.

“For me to be represented means I’ve finally arrived and that I belong here just like everybody else”: Brian Mangwiro, a director in Barings’ global sovereign debt and currencies team, speaks about the transformative effect of feeling represented through the work of the BBTN.

In the first of the series looking at the impact of Barings’ partnerships with local charities, Elizabeth Cooper, associate director, Social Impact, speaks with John Martin, CEO and co-founder of the Young Black Leadership Alliance, a non-profit focused on developing young Black leaders.

Climate change is one of the greatest risks of our time—and tackling it will likely drive a number of shifts across the world that investors need to understand.