ESG in the UK: The social revolution

In a broad sense, the ‘S' in ESG tends to be overlooked in favour of green products and projects, yet in the UK, a culture of societal change and impact has permeated the eco-agenda. Amid a series of world-first product launches, the UK investment sector has seized upon the ‘S', and stakeholder sentiment around societal contributions is becoming ever more important. The rise in prominence of ESG investing is indicative of investors' concerns about a wide range of impacts that affect both people and the planet, according to Lyn Tomlinson, head of impact and philanthropy at Cazenove Ca...