MARINA SEVERINOVSKY
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
MARINA SEVERINOVSKY
TITLE: HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY, NORTH AMERICA
COMPANY: SCHRODERS INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Based out of New York, Marina joined Schroders in 2010 and became Head of Sustainability, North America in 2022. She has previously held positions at Citi Bank.
Governance failures, including fraud or lack of board oversight, can lead to regulatory sanctions and loss of investor confidence.
Stakeholders, consumers, and the challenge of greenwashing Stakeholder engagement and consumer trust are critical in the development of sustainable investment products. The surge in demand for ESG and sustainable finance has been accompanied by concerns over greenwashing – where companies or funds misrepresent their environmental credentials.
The alignment of investment strategies with global sustainability goals, coupled with robust risk management and a commitment to transparency, will define the next era of asset management.
“ Forward-thinking companies could be positioned to help their clients grow their wealth by focusing on navigating the risks and opportunities these social and environmental challenges create for investors’ portfolios,” says Marina Severinovsky, Head of Sustainability, North America at Schroders.
“ This is why we believe in the durability of these themes and consider that the long-term driving forces that are observable now will continue to have a global impact for years to come.”
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