ESG in 2020: A vocal year for ESG commitments outside the industry - but a dearth of action within it

When social justice and stewardship shook companies at their core

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been thrust ever further into the spotlight during a year which highlighted the stark inequalities of our societies, perhaps more than ever.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been thrust ever further into the spotlight during a year which highlighted the stark inequalities of our societies, perhaps more than ever. The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the fragility but also resilience of the world we live in, while the killing of George Floyd has reopened a much-needed conversation about race and the permanent shadow of the climate emergency continues to loom. The asset management industry has responded to these topics in a variety of ways, from the #IAM campaign, launched by Gavin Lewis alongside the ...