Case study – Responsible Fixed Income Investing – Learning from the best
Sculpt Partners benchmarked ESG practices of a leading Indian alternative fixed-income manager and trained the investment team to enhance existing practices
Challenge
Leading fixed income manager and subsidiary of one of the most reputed family-owned financial institutions in India
Implemented many progressive ESG policies and programs to integrate ESG lens into the investment life-cycle
However, unable to make meaningful impetus in attracting ESG-aligned overseas institutional investors and family offices as Limited Partners (LPs) for its recently launched fixed income fund on affordable housing
Our approach
Benchmarked asset manager’s current ESG policies and practices comprehensively based on four dimensions – Policy, Metrics & Targets, Engagement, Reporting & Accountability
Substantiated current gaps by drawing insights from global best-in-class fixed income managers
Developed a six-pronged recommended action plan covering ESG policy, risk assessment, targets, investee engagement, reporting and advocacy
Impact
Best-in-class ESG practices to attract sustainability-themed Limited Partners (LPs)