War in Ukraine triggers debate over inclusion of weapons in ESG funds

Weapons sales reached $531bn in 2020

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As war in Ukraine continues to rage and the death toll keeps on rising, some players within the investment industry have been speculating on whether weapons can be justified through an environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens.

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