Woods joins Qualitas ESG Advisory Group

Ian Woods has been appointed to the ESG Advisory Group of alternative real estate investment manager Qualitas. He joins chair Fiona Reynolds who was appointed in February.

Woods is a founding member and deputy chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and also a member of Chronos's Expert Sustainability Network.

"Qualitas has a longstanding commitment to ESG and we firmly believe it adds value to our investors, employees and the community. We are focused on where we can make a real impact," Qualitas Group managing director and co-founder, Andrew Schwartz, said.

"For example, in regard to the E in ESG, we want to leverage our leading position and deep expertise in real estate private credit to drive change across the industry by supporting and encouraging borrowers to invest in real assets with a strong sustainability focus. This not only helps mitigate climate change but also delivers desired investment outcomes and protects the long-term value of real assets."

Schwartz said Woods' expertise would be vital in helping Qualitas ensures it maximises its impact in a sustainable and responsible way from both an investment and corporate operating perspective.

"[I] look forward to working with chair Fiona Reynolds and other members to advise on ESG best practice to support Qualitas execute in the best interests of its shareholders," Woods said.