2021 ESG Survey

Highlights: Italy

Clients now recognize sustainability as a financial risk

91%

Sustainability is a challenging issue for society

My investment decisions could make a difference in creating a more sustainable society I'm aware that challenges around sustainability can impact my investments

79%

72%

% Agree

Climate change is still the focus right now, but social challenges are the next trend

ESG clients are hungry for more

My allocation to ESG investments has increased over the last 12 months

82%

69%

56%

36%

I'm satisfied with the performance of my ESG investments

78%

Gen Zs selected human rights among the most investable megatrend over the next 5 years

Consider global warming to be their primary concern

Believe climate change will be the most investable megatrend over the next 5 years

I plan to increase my allocation to ESG investments over the next 12 months

75%

% Agree

Advisors play a crucial role, but they haven't kept the ESG - MiFID pace

Advisors should up their game to be ready for the new MiFID and ESG challenges

98%

87%

79%

78%

58%

44%

Trust advisors' knowledge on ESG

Investors haven't received ESG proposal

Consider their advisor to be their most important source of ESG information

Lack of knowledge / expertise

Say they need clearer and simpler explanations of ESG products

Want new ESG products, which will need to be MiFID-eligible

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2021 Nordea ESG Survey

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