Fast reading:
- Despite market volatility and the energy crunch, ESG continues to be an effective performance indicator, with ‘E’ joining ‘S’ and ‘G’ as a driver of outperformance.
- The Real Estate and Energy sectors are troubling exceptions to the rule, with companies displaying the worst or worsening environmental practices relative to peers tending to outperform.
- We stand by the belief that sustainability requires a long-term focus; in the developing environment we believe sustainable businesses will ultimately be the ones that thrive.