CFA Institute Research and Policy Center is committed to providing investment professionals with tools and resources for understanding, measuring, and managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities; meeting client demands; and complying with regulatory requirements. Our research covers an array of sustainable investing topics, including biodiversity, human capital, climate risk, net zero commitment issues, and environmental, social, and governance investment approaches and performance data. Our advocacy efforts and standards advance sustainable investing ethics, professional conduct, and market integrity.
CFA Institute outlines its views on fiduciary duty in net-zero investing. It emphasizes the importance of balancing financial risks and returns while considering climate change risks and long-term sustainability in investment decisions.