Emso Asset Management
Emso Asset Management, established in 2000, is an employee-owned firm specializing in emerging markets with a strong focus on ESG principles and carbon neutrality. The company offers diverse investment strategies and operates from offices in London, Greenwich, and Miami.
Company History
Emso Asset Management was established in 2000 by a highly specialized team with extensive knowledge gained during the formative years of emerging markets. The company was built on a foundation of deep expertise and operates as an employee-owned firm, expanding its presence with offices in London, Greenwich, and Miami.
Investment Strategies
Emso Asset Management offers three core investment strategies: absolute return, unconstrained long-only, and EM private credit. The firm's approach includes identifying idiosyncratic opportunities across emerging markets and investing in sovereign and quasi-sovereign fixed income, local markets, corporate credit, and private credit. Emso leverages a technology-driven operations platform to deliver high-quality investment solutions to its predominantly institutional investor base.
ESG and Carbon Neutral Initiatives
Emso Asset Management has been actively engaged with ESG since 2014, when it adopted its first formal ESG policy. The company became a PRI signatory in 2015 and has since developed methodologies to incorporate ESG into its research process. Emso measured its global carbon footprint for 2019 and 2020, offsetting 641 and 57 tonnes of carbon dioxide respectively by supporting a solar cooker project in Zhangye, Gansu province in China. It received certification as a Carbon Neutral Company under the Carbon Footprint Standard for these years.
Global Presence and Expertise
Emso Asset Management operates from offices in London, Greenwich, and Miami, boasting a global business, investor, and research reach. The firm's integrated portfolio management and research team has extensive experience in analyzing and investing in emerging markets. Support teams in legal, compliance, operations, and investor relations are managed by a senior team with over 20 years of experience.
Industry Engagement and Partnerships
Emso Asset Management actively participates in various industry ESG working groups, including the AIMA ESG working group. The firm's commitment to ESG is reflected in its active engagement with these groups and ongoing efforts to integrate ESG considerations into its investment practices.