Climate of Change

ESG Amplified

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the investment materiality of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. In particular, the COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on companies’ social response—the ‘S’ in ESG—toward employees, customers, suppliers and society at large. In our view, companies that manage ESG risks well will be better equipped and more resilient in managing through the current environment and to survive future challenges.