Celebrating Excellence in Ethical and Impact Investing: Mindful Money announces broader entry criteria for the annual Awards and a new category

This year, the awards have been opened up to include other fund managers as well as managed funds.

Barry Coates, co-CEO of Mindful Money explained: “Ethical standards have been embraced across the funds management sector, and we are excited by the prospect of new entrants from the leading private equity funds, venture capital funds, wealth managers and government entities such as the NZ Superannuation Fund.”

There have been strong initiatives by trusts, foundations and charities in investing for positive impact and for climate action. This year, the awards have opened up to asset owners for the Best Impact Investor and Best Investor for Climate Action.

Barry Coates commented: “Asset owners are crucial in deepening the practice of ethical investment and extending it to seeking positive impacts and strong action on climate change. There are some exciting initiatives underway that have been driven by community foundations, trusts, charities and others.”