...A host of initiatives has been launched to help fund managers navigate the world of ESG and to enable clients to choose investment houses that take a serious view of sustainability.

Such schemes, though, have their critics. Some argue it is easy for fund managers to sign up to ESG-related projects but many simply put their name to an initiative and do no more...

Here are 6 ESG initiatives grabbing fund managers' attention.

1. Principles for Responsible Investment

2. UN Sustainable Development Goals

3. The task force on climate-related financial disclosures

4. The 30% Club

5. The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark

6. The Workforce Disclosure Initiative