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Région Île-de-France: Best Sustainability Bond Issuer France 2021

Région Île-de-France is a pioneer of sustainability, issuing green bonds worth €4bn between 2012 and 2020. It was the first European regional authority to cover capital expenditure through green financing. The region accounts for nearly a third of French GDP,

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Tirupati Graphite: Best Sustainable Value Creation Strategy Global 2021

Graphite has many uses, from the “lead” in your pencil to dry lubricants, high temperature refractories, flame retardants, composites and lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). Tirupati Graphite aims to set the global benchmark for flake graphite and graphene production. The public company

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National Hotels Company: Best Hospitality Corporate Governance Bahrain 2021

Bahrain can trace its history back to one of the world’s most ancient civilisations, and boasts an alluring mix of Arabic architecture and modern amenities. National Hotels Company rolls out a welcome for business travellers, long-term residents, tourists and short-stay

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Asteria Investment Managers: Best ESG Impact Investment Strategy Europe 2021

Geneva-based Asteria Investment Managers takes its name from a variety of starfish known for its ability to regenerate its limbs. The metaphor neatly describes the company’s aspirations towards the regenerative economy. People and planet is the phrase used by Asteria

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BBVA Asset Management: Most Responsible Investment Management Team Spain 2021

BBVA Asset Management (AM) has set out to integrate sustainability commitments throughout every aspect of the organisation. BBVA asset managers prioritise sustainability as key for long-term impacts, and have begun to integrate ESG criteria throughout the investment process. The firm

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WiseEnergy: Best Solar Asset Manager UK 2021

Founded in 2008, WiseEnergy manages and optimises solar assets for its parent company, NextEnergy Capital Group, and external clients worldwide. WiseEnergy guides clients along every step of the investment process, from construction to long-term operational asset management. It has more

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Peabody: Best ESG-Responsible Mining Company Global 2020

Peabody makes a bold case for coal as a sustainable energy source. The NYSE-listed company understands that this is a controversial claim, but backs it with facts — and action. As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, it publicises

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Pollen Street Capital: Best Responsible Alternative Investment Team UK 2021

Pollen Street Capital operates according to an ESG-driven ethos. The UK-based alternative investment firm is guided by ethical values and commitment. It backs transformational businesses with private equity and credit solutions. Pollen Street encourages responsible portfolio development and cares for

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Kirchhoff Consult AG: Best ESG Communications Team Germany 2021

Kirchhoff Consult has an impressive history of bringing ESG topics into the limelight. Since the publication of its first articles on the subject in 1994, it has established awards to recognise pioneers of sustainability and published a large number of

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Canada Goose: Best ESG-Responsible Clothing Manufacturer Global 2020

Canada Goose was founded over 60 years in Toronto. Dani Reiss, the founder’s grandson, later joined the company and became President and CEO. He ignited the company’s growth and pledged to remain Made-in-Canada. Born in the North, the brand made

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