78A How ESG rule changes will make investors happier with Lee Coates of ESG Accord

<p>There have been two recent changes that will affect how ESG is applied in practice to fund managers, advisers and, most importantly, investors. Lee Coates of ESG Accord has been advising on ethical investment for three decades, runs a consultancy to help others implement ESG and and is on a relevant FCA committee. We had such a great discussion that we are giving it to you in two parts: this is the first.</p><p>We start by discussing the background and how sustainable issues have evolved. Lee has strong views on where things are going and sets out an interesting perspective on what this means.</p><p>He follows this by discussing Consumer Duty and how it will affect ESG. We initially focus on advisers and the changes they will have to make. Lee outlines the new requirements and how they fit into what advisors are already doing. He also talks about how the changes will be good for advisors' businesses and lead to more involved clients.</p><p>Fund managers and investors do not get ignored though and we discuss them all further in the second part, which will come out next week.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>ESG Accord website - <a href="http://esgaccord.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://esgaccord.co.uk/</a></p><p>Subscribe to the EIS Navigator podcast on most services here: <a href="https://the-eis-navigator.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://the-eis-navigator.captivate.fm/listen</a></p><p><strong>Suggested books</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Wind-Cemetery-Forgotten-Books/dp/1474609880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=shadow+of+the+wind&amp;qid=1688397211&amp;sprefix=shadow+of+the%2Caps%2C97&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shadow of the Wind</a> by Carlos Ruiz Zafon</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nomad-Century-Survive-Climate-Upheaval/dp/0241522315/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=nomad+century&amp;qid=1688397353&amp;sprefix=nomad+%2Caps%2C109&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nomad Century: How to Su