Integrate ESG and Impact into the Investment Process
Are you an investor or an asset manager and wondering how to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects and impact into your investment process? Unsure what ESG considerations are the most relevant to you? Have questions about the impact and how to measure, manage, or communicate it? Want to classify your fund as “SFDR Article 8” or “SFDR Article 9”?
Our team, made up of economists, mathematicians, finance specialists, and investment professionals, building on KKS Advisors’ nearly 10 years of experience in this field. We rigorously assess risks and opportunities associated with everything from climate change to corruption to worker health and safety, and we understand that investors use this information to improve business analysis and make informed investment decisions.
We believe that investor demand for companies to disclose transparent, standardised, sustainability data and the integration of this information into investment decisions are two key catalysts to bring about the scale of change needed to meet globally shared sustainability goals.
Our team of experts provide adapted solutions to build an ESG and impact investing portfolio, run anything from desk-based fast due diligence processes to in-depth analyses including on-site assessments – and more.
Our team, made up of economists, mathematicians, finance specialists, and investment professionals, building on KKS Advisors’ nearly 10 years of experience in this field. We rigorously assess risks and opportunities associated with everything from climate change to corruption to worker health and safety, and we understand that investors use this information to improve business analysis and make informed investment decisions.
We believe that investor demand for companies to disclose transparent, standardised, sustainability data and the integration of this information into investment decisions are two key catalysts to bring about the scale of change needed to meet globally shared sustainability goals.
Our team of experts provide adapted solutions to build an ESG and impact investing portfolio, run anything from desk-based fast due diligence processes to in-depth analyses including on-site assessments – and more.
How we can support your ESG journey
ESG issues introduce unique risks and opportunities to different industries and investments. Whether you’re an investor looking to identify and assess such risks, or a company aiming to attract, dss+ can make it easier to navigate the increasingly competitive and complex business landscape.
ESG integration at all levels
We can support you with the integration of ESG factors across levels, from the investment firm/strategic level to the investee firm/value-creation level, deploying diverse investment philosophies across strategies and asset classes.
ESG due diligence
We use ESG factors to evaluate investments and identify opportunities for value creation by tailoring every due diligence approach to client needs, objectives, strategy & deal volume, whether it’s a fast desk-based risk analysis or an in-depth one with on-site assessments.
Impact measurement, management, and communication
We deliver pragmatic, accurate & decision-useful metrics, identifying impact pathways, metrics & management plans that meet your strategic objectives.
ESG training and advisory
We work alongside senior leaders, investment committees, ESG committees, analysts, and deal teams long-term on strategy, research, reporting, policy & product development, training and ongoing education, target setting, and more.
Our unique expertise
Meet the Team
Explore the background and specialties of the experts who’ll be working with you.
Jessica Martin
Director, ESG & Sustainable Finance
Jessie is a Director at KKS Advisors and an environmental and behavioral economist with expertise in sustainable finance, impact valuation, impact strategy, and natural capital valuation. She has more than 15 years of experience in the corporate, public, financial, and non-profit sectors and oversees the firm’s strategy, operations, and business development activities.
Jessie is a frequent speaker on sustainable finance, climate policy, and natural capital, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and by the World Congress for Environmental and Resource Economists. Jessie has an M.S. in Cultural and Environmental Resource Economics from Central Washington University and a certificate in ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU.
Jessie is a frequent speaker on sustainable finance, climate policy, and natural capital, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and by the World Congress for Environmental and Resource Economists. Jessie has an M.S. in Cultural and Environmental Resource Economics from Central Washington University and a certificate in ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU.
Tina Passalari
Global Lead ESG and Sustainable Strategies
Tina has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and management consulting, including business performance, governance, risk and compliance services. Tina specialises in working with corporations on integrating sustainability in their business models and has worked in advisory, assurance, business development, client relationship and project management roles in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. She has worked with policy makers, non-profit organisations and corporations from different sectors and industries such as energy, financial services, food and beverage, IT, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, gaming, transportation, tobacco and textiles. Tina holds an MBA from the Henley Business School at the University of Reading; an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London; and a BSc in Geology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Pyarali Jamal
UK ESG & Sustainable Finance Lead
Pyarali has over 25 years of experience and has advised organisations on ESG and finance issues across various sectors, including real estate, construction, energy and utility services, recycling, healthcare, asset management, and hospitality. His experience includes ten years at a consulting company, sixteen years on the boards of two UK impact investors and CEO and COO of a circular economy business. Pyarali is currently a member of the ICAEW's Sustainability Committee and an advisor to the Centre for Building Sustainable Value at the Ivey Business School. He holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, an MBA from the Ivey Business School, and several professional certificates in ESG and sustainability.
Jessie is a Director at KKS Advisors and an environmental and behavioral economist with expertise in sustainable finance, impact valuation, impact strategy, and natural capital valuation. She has more than 15 years of experience in the corporate, public, financial, and non-profit sectors and oversees the firm’s strategy, operations, and business development activities.
Jessie is a frequent speaker on sustainable finance, climate policy, and natural capital, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and by the World Congress for Environmental and Resource Economists. Jessie has an M.S. in Cultural and Environmental Resource Economics from Central Washington University and a certificate in ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU.
Jessie is a frequent speaker on sustainable finance, climate policy, and natural capital, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and by the World Congress for Environmental and Resource Economists. Jessie has an M.S. in Cultural and Environmental Resource Economics from Central Washington University and a certificate in ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU.
Tina has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and management consulting, including business performance, governance, risk and compliance services. Tina specialises in working with corporations on integrating sustainability in their business models and has worked in advisory, assurance, business development, client relationship and project management roles in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. She has worked with policy makers, non-profit organisations and corporations from different sectors and industries such as energy, financial services, food and beverage, IT, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, gaming, transportation, tobacco and textiles. Tina holds an MBA from the Henley Business School at the University of Reading; an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London; and a BSc in Geology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Pyarali has over 25 years of experience and has advised organisations on ESG and finance issues across various sectors, including real estate, construction, energy and utility services, recycling, healthcare, asset management, and hospitality. His experience includes ten years at a consulting company, sixteen years on the boards of two UK impact investors and CEO and COO of a circular economy business. Pyarali is currently a member of the ICAEW's Sustainability Committee and an advisor to the Centre for Building Sustainable Value at the Ivey Business School. He holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, an MBA from the Ivey Business School, and several professional certificates in ESG and sustainability.
Jessica Martin
Director, ESG & Sustainable Finance
Jessie is a Director at KKS Advisors and an environmental and behavioral economist with expertise in sustainable finance, impact valuation, impact strategy, and natural capital valuation. She has more than 15 years of experience in the corporate, public, financial, and non-profit sectors and oversees the firm’s strategy, operations, and business development activities.
Jessie is a frequent speaker on sustainable finance, climate policy, and natural capital, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and by the World Congress for Environmental and Resource Economists. Jessie has an M.S. in Cultural and Environmental Resource Economics from Central Washington University and a certificate in ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU.
Jessie is a frequent speaker on sustainable finance, climate policy, and natural capital, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and by the World Congress for Environmental and Resource Economists. Jessie has an M.S. in Cultural and Environmental Resource Economics from Central Washington University and a certificate in ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU.
Tina Passalari
Global Lead ESG and Sustainable Strategies
Tina has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and management consulting, including business performance, governance, risk and compliance services. Tina specialises in working with corporations on integrating sustainability in their business models and has worked in advisory, assurance, business development, client relationship and project management roles in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. She has worked with policy makers, non-profit organisations and corporations from different sectors and industries such as energy, financial services, food and beverage, IT, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, gaming, transportation, tobacco and textiles. Tina holds an MBA from the Henley Business School at the University of Reading; an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London; and a BSc in Geology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Pyarali Jamal
UK ESG & Sustainable Finance Lead
Pyarali has over 25 years of experience and has advised organisations on ESG and finance issues across various sectors, including real estate, construction, energy and utility services, recycling, healthcare, asset management, and hospitality. His experience includes ten years at a consulting company, sixteen years on the boards of two UK impact investors and CEO and COO of a circular economy business. Pyarali is currently a member of the ICAEW's Sustainability Committee and an advisor to the Centre for Building Sustainable Value at the Ivey Business School. He holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, an MBA from the Ivey Business School, and several professional certificates in ESG and sustainability.