The ESG Champions of 2025 by MainStreet Partners
22 JAN, 2025
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
MainStreet Partners, a data provider specializing in ESG, sustainability and impact data, has unveiled the winners of its annual ESG and Sustainability Champions 2025 awards. These awards celebrate asset managers and funds that have distinguished themselves for their exceptional performance in addressing environmental, social and governance challenges, contributing to promoting a more sustainable future.
This year the selection has been expanded, with the introduction of new categories to respond to the growing complexity and specialization in the ESG investment landscape. The categories now include equity, bond, multi-asset and thematic investments, reflecting the various facets of responsible investing.
Robeco AM, Best Asset Manager SGR; Impax AM, Best Boutique SGR
| Category | MainStreet Partners ESG and Sustainability Champions 2025 |
|---|---|
| Best ESG and Sustainability Asset Manager | Robeco Asset Management |
| Best ESG and Sustainability Boutique/Specialist | Impax Asset Management |
| Best ESG Global Equity Fund | Responsible Global Equity - Columbia Threadneedle |
| Best ESG European Equity Fund | SRI Norden Europe - DNCA |
| Best ESG Global Fixed Income Fund | Euro Corporate Bond Climate - Amundi |
| Best ESG European Fixed Income Fund | Sélection Crédit - Sycomore |
| Best ESG Alternatives Fund | Climate Impact - Trium Capital |
| Best Sustainable UK Equity Fund | Sustainable Future UK Growth - Liontrust |
| Best Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Positive Impact Emerging Equity - Union Bancaire Privée |
| Best Sustainable Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | SISF BlueOrchard Emerging Markets Impact Bond - Schroders |
| Best ESG Multi-Asset Fund | Climate Assets Balanced - Quilter Cheviot |
| Best Sustainable Multi Thematic Fund | Global Impact - Wellington |
| Best GSS Bond Fund | Sovereign Green Bond - Goldman Sachs Asset Management |
| Best Environmental Thematic Fund | Ecology - Jupiter |
| Best Social Thematic Fund | Women Leaders and Diversity Equity - MIROVA |
| Best Transition Fund | Climate Change - BNP Paribas |
A rigorous selection based on an advanced methodology
The winners of this edition were chosen by the specialized research team of MainStreet Partners, using the proprietary three-pillar methodology. This methodology distinguishes the funds and asset managers that have stood out within a broad universe of over 9,500 strategies managed by more than 460 asset managers present on the ESGeverything.com platform.
Unlike many traditional ESG ratings, which focus only on portfolio positions or the name of a strategy, MainStreet Partners' rating system is based on a holistic analysis, evaluating not only the asset management company as a whole, but also the strategy pursued by the fund and the individual portfolio positions.
MainStreet Partners' advanced methodology is enriched by over 80 factors that contribute to the evaluation of the three pillars, with specific weights for each factor and a bonus/malus structure that highlights particularly relevant aspects. In addition, the evaluation includes two distinct regulatory evaluations, which ensure an even more in-depth and rigorous analysis.
At the beginning of the year, one might have thought that 2024 would bring less regulatory complexity than 2023. Unfortunately, this was not the case, especially with the introduction of fund name rules on both sides of the Atlantic. Regulatory attention continues to intensify, with the risk of fines for non-compliance and the resulting reputational damage.
Neill Blanks, Head of Funds Research at MainStreet Partners
