Could advanced technologies put an end to ESG pitfalls?

Data collecting is inadequate

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With the increasing demand for greater transparency and accountability from companies, investors, customers and other stakeholders, ESG elements are increasingly influencing investing.

Between 2020 and 2021, money invested into ESG funds more than doubled and it continued to grow in 2022. While the S and G part of ESG continue to grow in importance, the imminent challenge of dealing with the climate crisis is very much driving this ESG trend, which is expected to continue in the coming years.  Bloomberg reported that, by 2025, it is expected that around 33% of all global assets under management will have ESG mandates. Deep Dive: UK ESG equity investors must remain 'adaptable' Despite the growth of ESG funds and capital allegedly flowing into this sector, it is...

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