ESG: does the political shift mean businesses will lose out?
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles have long been a key factor in Boardroom discussions and decisions. However recent political developments—particularly in the US—have sparked a stark change in direction. Is it all over for ESG, or is there a future?
In this episode of Top of the Agenda, Dr Helen Jenkins is joined by Professor Marco Becht, Executive Director and Fellow of European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), and Dr Luis Correia da Silva, Partner and Chair of the Board at Oxera. Together, they discuss the evolution of ESG since its inception in the early 2000s, what the current political shift could mean for businesses and investors, and how the ESG agenda may move forward.
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