One of the greatest risks to investment portfolios is not only connected to the social pillar of ESG, but the environmental and governance aspects, too.
The reach of human rights is not just about how long someone has to work, under what conditions and for how much pay. It also means that people have a right to live in a clean environment, free from pollution, and have access to quality nourishment and freshwater.
So how can investors reduce such risks that could not only hit revenue but damage an asset’s reputation, which could be hard to repair.
This month’s ESG Club also features an interview with Leanne Clements of the People’s Partnership on how the industry can make portfolios kinder to society and the environment.