Can alternative investment funds accelerate the transition to net zero?

COP26 provided a stark reminder of the investment gap in climate initiatives, placing mounting pressure on banks and other financial institutions to invest in the transition to net zero. 

Alternative investment fund managers can play a key role in contributing positively to decarbonising the global economy. 

The path ahead is not simple, however. To facilitate climate positive investments in a meaningful way, financial services firms must first adhere to a shared framework. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) provides such a framework . Yet, while much attention has so far focussed on corporates, funds are playing catch up.

With this challenge in mind, we surveyed 125 influencers across the alternative investment funds industry to find out the state of play in the market. Are funds looking to adopt SBTs? If not, why not? And how can they put in place a clear roadmap for the future? 

Our report sets out to provide the answers.