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June 19 2024 in IR insights

London Stock Exchange Group IR Masterclass 2024

The London Stock Exchange Group hosted its annual IR Masterclass conference in May this year. The IR Masterclass included several…
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May 9 2024 in IR insights

London Stock Exchange 2024 Investor Relations Report

London Stock Exchange have concluded their 3rd Investor Relations Survey, emphasising the strategic importance of IR and the need for…
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September 18 2023 in IR insights

The challenges of IR in the small- to mid-cap space

"The IR Society hosted its annual conference earlier this year which saw Equitory CEO and founder, Clara Melia, join a…
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IR podcast

The Investor Relations (IR) podcast, hosted by our Founder, Clara Melia.

Maria Elena Drew – How IR Professionals Can Integrate ESG into Investment Decisions

We sit down with Maria Elena Drew, Director of Research for Responsible Investing at T. Rowe Price, to learn more about how IR teams can approach ESG. Maria shares her fascinating journey from equity investor to ESG specialist, recounting her experiences with high-profile cases like Enron and Yukos. She offers a unique perspective on how these experiences shaped her approach to incorporating ESG factors into investment decisions. Maria takes us through T. Rowe Price’s proprietary ESG rating system, known as the Responsible Investing Indicator Model (RIIM). She explains how this system covers over 15,000 corporate issuers and combines data from various sources with their own fundamental analysis. Maria also discusses the collaborative approach between the responsible investing team and portfolio managers, highlighting how they work together on company engagements and portfolio reviews. 

 The conversation then shifts to the specifics of analysing companies through an ESG lens. Maria breaks down how T. Rowe Price examines environmental and social metrics, considering both a company’s operations and its end products. She emphasises the importance of tailoring the analysis to different industries and geographies, showcasing the nuanced approach required in responsible investing. Throughout the episode, Maria’s insights provide a valuable glimpse into the evolving world of ESG integration in investment decision-making. 

Maria Elena Drew
Equitory – IR Insights
Maria Elena Drew - How IR Professionals Can Integrate ESG into Investment Decisions
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Clara Melia, Founder and CEO