A bitter aftertaste? Deliveroo IPO flop could deter growth stocks from listing in London

Why ESG issues matter a lot to investors

Lauren Mason
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The heavily touted initial public offering (IPO) of food delivery firm Deliveroo and its subsequent flop has highlighted the risks of overlooking the 'S' in ESG when making investment decisions, according to several investment professionals, who warned the listing could deter growth stocks from listing in London.

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