The pushback against ESG escalated sharply over the past year and has prompted questions about whether ESG investing—even as it continues to attract huge amounts of assets—needs an overhaul. We know there’s great value in ESG data when it’s looked at in the context of a complete investment due diligence process. It helps us gauge risk and understand how the companies we own are positioned for the long term.
Our CEO and Chairman, Chat Reynders, recently spoke with Barron’s about the tumultuous year for ESG and what investors should be aware of in 2023.