ESG for Investment Funds

Welcome to the ESG for Investment Funds subsection of our website.

At CMS Luxembourg, we are dedicated to helping clients stay ahead of the curve in the fast-growing and evolving market for sustainable investment, and we are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible practices in the Luxembourg Funds industry. 

Our team of experts is dedicated to providing legal and strategic assistance to funds and their managers as they navigate the ever-evolving ESG landscape in the financial world by helping them comply with regulations, and supporting them in their efforts to offer products with a positive impact on the environment and society. 

We believe that ESG considerations are not only important for in the transition towards a sustainable economy, but is also essential for the long-term financial success of the asset management industry. By focusing on sustainability, funds can mitigate risks and increase their attractiveness to investors.

We have a team of Responsible Investment experts within our funds and investment management teams, who have extensive experience assisting clients with Responsible Investment and ESG related matters. Our team notably has significant experience in structuring and day to day management of microfinance, impact and ESG investment funds, whether initiated by public or private players, and investing either through debt, equity or mixt strategies and ranging from impact first funds to more balanced ESG or thematic funds.

Additionally, our team has also provided sustainability-related disclosures assistance to several funds managers, including AIFMs and UCITS management companies, investment advisors and fund manufacturers. We also provide legal assistance on a regular basis with regards to the interpretation of the sustainability disclosures regulations.

Involved at the industry level

Our team is at the forefront of the sustainable finance industry and is as such actively working with a number of actors active in the sector including professional associations like the Luxembourg Fund association (ALFI); the Banking association (ABBL) or the Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA).

Connection with ESG consultants and data providers

We maintain close relationships with ESG consultants to gain a comprehensive understanding of our client’s ESG strategies and to have a holistic view on ESG matters, complementing our ESG regulatory expertise with financial and strategic perspectives. Furthermore, we also collaborate with ESG data providers to understand the challenges faced by our clients and be able to refer them to the most suitable and effective solutions available on the market. We hope you will find the information on this website helpful as you strive to incorporate ESG principles into your funds. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team for further assistance or guidance.

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