There is much debate in the alternative investment industry about the role of short selling in responsible investment in general and specifically in net zero frameworks. In this thought piece we discuss the importance of short selling in the transition to a low carbon environment and suggest how it should be accounted for in net zero frameworks.
Sara Razmpa, Director, Head of Responsible Investment Portfolio Manager, Equities at Unigestion SA and Rob Sachs Head Of Business Development, Head of Business Development at Whitebox Advisors LLC touch upon producing carbon footprints for firms and portfolios, the state of ESG data, and the frequency and content for investor reporting.