Inside Responsible Investing

As the need for ESG practices and regulation grows across the Australian financial services industry, Dugald Higgins, Head of Responsible Investment and Sustainability with the broader Zenith group, of which Chant West is a part, shares his insights and commentary as the ESG landscapes evolves. With continued growth and change anticipated within the ESG space, Dug breaks down what this means for investors, advisers, and businesses.

Dugald Higgins

Head of Responsible Investment & Sustainability

Dugald Higgins

Head of Responsible Investment & Sustainability

AdvDipRurBusMgt, BBus & AAICD

Dugald is Head of Responsible Investment & Sustainability for the broader Group. He has overall responsibility for the development and incorporation of key services across Zenith's investment research, consulting, and corporate divisions regarding responsible investment practices and the Group's own activities as a corporate citizen. He is also Chair of Zenith's Responsible Investment Committee.

Dugald has spent more than 20 years in the investment research industry and has expertise across a wide range of asset classes and investment structures. Before joining Zenith, Dugald held a range of senior fund research roles with Property Investment Research and Adviser Edge, focusing on real estate and natural resources.

JOINED ZENITH: FEBRUARY 2009

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