Impax sees rise in SRI inquiries from Asia

Impax Asset Management, a London-based sustainable investment firm, is receiving more inquiries from Asian institutions interested in socially responsible investing (SRI). Just £50 million ($80 million) out of its £2.2 billion in assets is sourced from Asia-Pacific institutions, with half from Australia. But several factors – such as the improving economy and recent pushes by the Chinese government towards cleaner forms of energy – have led to an uptick in queries from the regio…