Securities,
Corporate
Nov. 9, 2021
ESG and SEC: The path forward for ESG manager rulemaking
Investor demand for environmental, social and governance, commonly referred to as “ESG,” investment opportunities has surged with over a trillion dollars flowing to this asset class. In response to the rapid growth in this corner of the asset management industry, the Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing investment managers who may be engaged in “greenwashing” — the practice of conveying a false image to investors that a product is ESG-friendly — to ride the wave of this investor demand.
Sonia Gupta Barros
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Email: sbarros@sidley.com
Sonia is a partner in Sidley's Capital Markets group focused on advising clients in corporate disclosures and governance matters.
Investor demand for environmental, social and governance, commonly referred to as “ESG,” investment opportunities has surged with over a trillion dollars flowing to this asset class. In response to the rapid growth in this corner of the asset management industry, the Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing investment managers who may be engaged in “greenwashing” — the practice of conveying a false image to investors that a product is ESG-friendly — to ride ...
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