This is likely to change as the quality of ESG data and regulations around disclosure reporting improves. 'At Standard Chartered, we use external data providers to provide robust, independent scoring of ESG metrics that underpin our sustainable investment offering,' adds Parkinson. 'We also actively assess and monitor asset managers' ESG strategy, the breadth and depth of ESG integration, team expertise and engagement with firms in which they are invested, stewardship and impact reporting.