Established in 2021, the institute provides independent research on sustainable investment-oriented matters including macro research on market trends and issues, the effects of regulation and how trends impact the performance of investors, companies, sectors and economies. The institute is supported by FSI and its shareholder, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).

Hazra (pictured), who is based in London, brings sustainable research experience to his new role. Before joining the institute, he was director of ESG Research for Invesco, where he led the implementation of a global Net Zero investment research framework. He developed processes for compliance for Articles 8 and 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Prior to Invesco, he was head of ESG research and responsible investment at Kepler Cheuvreux where he received the Farsight Award for best ESG orientated research.

“Sudip will be instrumental in delivering a research programme designed to enhance awareness and understanding among the investment community on a wide range of investment-oriented sustainability topics,” Kate Turner, FSI’s global head of responsible investment said.

“The complexity of the sustainability issues that investors are facing today requires much deeper analysis. I look forward to working with the team to deliver research that has practical application and can assist investors in their capital allocation decisions and company engagement programmes,” Hazra said.