Investment Process and ESG Integration in Asset Management

As an asset manager, you are tasked with developing an investment process that aligns with the CFA Institute Asset Manager Code. Your firm is focused on investing in environmentally sustainable assets. Describe how you would implement an investment process that adheres to the standards outlined in the Asset Manager Code, particularly focusing on your investment decision-making process, the integration of ESG factors, and the continuous monitoring of investments.

Discuss specific practices that should be adopted to ensure a robust investment process, including how to communicate findings and decisions to clients, as well as how to evaluate the effectiveness of the process in achieving investment objectives.