The study will help us to map the impact investment ecosystem and gather insights from industry leaders on the following key topics:

• The integration of ESG criteria into investment strategies

• The role of climate data and sustainability metrics in decision-making processes

• Challenges faced in aligning investment portfolios with ESG principles

• Future trends in sustainable investing and capital allocation

This survey is part of our ongoing effort to capture the pulse of the financial community as it navigates the complexities of ESG integration. The results will provide valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and industry leaders, fostering evidence-based practices in sustainable finance.

We invite professionals in the investment and financial sectors to share their perspectives and experiences. Your participation will contribute to groundbreaking research and shape the future of sustainable finance.

At Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area, we are excited to be partnering with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance, at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs on a new initiative to understand how financial industry professionals incorporate sustainability metrics and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings into investment decisions. Over the last 15 years, the field of impact investing, particularly ESG. We want to hear from  fund managers and institutional investors who are operating in the ‘sustainable investing’ space. As the financial landscape evolves, understanding how investment professionals use sustainability metrics and environmental impacts to inform or even guide capital allocation decisions is more crucial than ever.