New Study: Investors To Intensify Focus On ESG With COVID-19 Recovery

The study: The 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report

The results: 92% say investors should apply a premium valuation to companies that excel in environmental, social impact and governance (ESG) initiatives

What else did the study discover from its proprietary investor analysis?

• “social” jumped in ranking from number three last year to number one as the most important ESG factor in the U.S
• “investors clearly believe that a robust ESG strategy has a positive impact on share price and resilience,””
• 89% say shareholder activism will increase as the economy rebounds
• 93% said they are more interested in taking an activist approach investing (up 12% from 2019)

Edelman Study Finds Investors Plan To Intensify Focus On ESG With COVID-19 Recovery; “Social” Jumps To Top Priority Among ESG Factors