Tackling ESG issues is not a game of Top Trumps

We cannot neglect the E, S or G

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It is an undeniable fact that we are in the midst of a climate emergency, and tough actions need to be taken to stop the situation from getting any worse.

It is a task which is becoming a priority for governments, corporates, and the general population. But does it mean resolving environmental issues should be at the expense of social and governance issues? Research commissioned by the Nuffield Foundation - due to be published in December 2022 - will look at how to mitigate the potential negative impacts of the transition to a cleaner energy future on the poorest 20% of families and communities. A survey by the Office of National Statistics in the UK at the end of last year showed that two-thirds of the UK population are not confident t...

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