News Analysis

Over the last decade, ESG has gone from fringe to mainstream. Investors and companies have seen increased regulation, demands for transparency and a quest for standards all while tackling greenwashing.

Slightly lower returns

Unusually high valuations

Attractive valuations

13,200 sq km of rainforest razed in a year

Increases Liontrust's AUM to £42.3bn

China failing on ESG metrics

Prioritisation is important

Global economy likely to suffer growth slowdown as stimulus policy reversed

Investors should see opportunities