Tokyo-headquartered Nikko Asset Management (AM) has unveiled its Global Sustainable Investment Team, which brings the firm’s ESG professionals together globally for the first time. The team will span the firm’s Singapore, Tokyo and London offices, and will be responsible for providing ESG solutions to investment and business teams, and ultimately to clients. The new team is a response to the firm’s continued expansion, including adding talent in ESG integration and stewardship, with it appointing dedicated staff to lead in areas such as ESG data analytics and ESG regulations. The firm has appointed Natalia Rajewska in the newly created role of Global Head of Sustainable Investment, which will be based in Singapore. Rajewska’s previous experience centred on ESG in investment, banking and consulting. Prior to joining the firm in 2021, she held roles including Sustainable Finance VP at ING Singapore and ESG Analyst at Aviva Investors in London. On her appointment, Rajewska said: “I am incredibly excited to take on the role of building Nikko AM’s Global Sustainable Investment team, shaping our sustainable investment strategy and increasing our impact. With significant progress already made, we are well positioned to rise to the challenge.”
