COVID. The Social Issues Emerging in ESG Investments

• 62.5% of the global asset managers who responded to an  ISS ESG survey highlighted labour practices, diversity and safety
• 44.1% expect future ESG ratings to place a greater weight on issues of workplace safety, diversity and supply chain labour
•  37.5% have added staff to cover ESG issues

Covid-19 pandemic has had a major influence on many investors’ thinking in terms of ESG research and integration

Investment Executive | Social issues rising on asset managers’ radar: ISS ESG