LSTA and LMA have updated their ESG Diligence Questionnaire for investment managers, enhancing alignment with global standards. This revision streamlines ESG reporting, benefiting managers and the credit investor community. The Questionnaire offers specific guidance for broadly syndicated lending, addressing challenges in borrower communication. The blackline against the June 4, 2021 document is also attached below....
This questionnaire has been designed to solicit reliable ESG information about the manager’s relevant strategy. This questionnaire is to be completed by a manager with respect to its relevant strategy at the pre-investment stage or as otherwise requested by an investor....
Despite the undeniable rise of ESG integration both in investment strategies and financial products over the last few years, 2021 looks set to be the start of a new chapter in the ESG story – particularly in the U.S. Members joined us for an expert discussion on what we should expect to see this year...
This podcast done by Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Public Policy of the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) discusses the LSTA’s ESG Diligence Questionnaire....
