First State Investments, through its Sustainable Investment Institute, is dedicated to sustainability and responsible investment. As a joint effort between First Sentier Investors and MUFG, they aim to provide high-quality ESG research to support global investors. Their purpose is to advance industry discourse on sustainability and sustainable investing.

The Sustainable Investment Institute conducts research on various topics that can drive sustainable investment practices. They collaborate with global research groups, consultants, and academics to analyze environmental, social, and governance issues. Through their work, they strive to understand how investment practices can contribute to a more sustainable world.

First State Investments' latest report covers a range of important topics, including managing human rights risks, the role of sustainable investing in bridging the SDG financing gap, the evolving regulatory landscape of sustainable investing, and the challenges of fund governance in sustainable investment. Overall, First State Investments is committed to promoting sustainable investing and believes that investment decisions should consider the welfare of our communities, both present and future