Asset manager Schroders was named by judges as 'Impact investing platform of the year' who described the platform as "excellent", noting the wide range of public and private assets available and its comprehensive impact reports.

In its submission, Schroders highlighted the platform's "pivotal role" in scaling impact, working with BlueOrchard, which joined the Schroders Group in 2019, to drive impact investing and adhering to high industry standards, such as the Operating Principles for Impact Management. Its Impact Driven range, spanning 20 strategies and seven asset classes, in 2022.

In 2024, Schroders published its inaugural groupwide impact report, aggregating the impact of all its Impact Driven portfolios made possible by the consistent application of its impact framework and impact measurement toolkit.

"There is an excellent impact management process and governance structure within the impact assessment group," noted one judge, adding that its BlueMark verification was "almost perfect".

Schroders has been independently verified by BlueMark since 2023 and BlueOrchard since 2020, with both firms sitting on the BlueMark Impact Practice Leaderboard, highlighting the top-10 leaders in the field.

"This recognition highlights the breadth and depth of the impact platform we have built across Schroders and BlueOrchard, spanning 20 strategies to address global challenges across seven asset classes: listed equity, private equity, listed debt, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and multi-asset solutions," Maria Teresa Zappia, global head of impact at Schroders and chief impact and blended finance officer and deputy CEO at BlueOrchard.

"The Schroders-BlueOrchard partnership showcases the power of collaboration in driving impact, leveraging decades of expertise to advance and scale impact investing.

"From financial inclusion to renewable energy and climate insurance, to cite a few themes, our investments are designed to deliver measurable outcomes with integrity and transparency. It reflects our commitment to scaling impact investing and advancing rigorous impact management practices to drive positive measurable change in combination with delivering financial returns for our clients."