European Union Taxonomy – A New Driver for Sustainability and ESG While the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) value has been discussed in the financial community for several decades, the last 12-18 months has seen an explosive growth...

Traditionally the fundamental driver behind stock market investment has been the assessment of the financial performance of a stock. Sustainable investing, however, is becoming a mainstream evaluation mechanism influencing investment decisions across financial markets. Investors are conscious of companies’ effect on the environment, people, and communities in which they operate. Through various engagement avenues,...