4 hot-button issues that will shape ESG in 2023
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Sustainable finance 4 hot-button issues that will shape ESG in 2023 09-02-2023 The past year brought no shortage of headlines when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Nordea's Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic reflects on the top ESG debates to watch in
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The desk posits that corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices have become crucial to investment strategies, reflecting a shift in institutional priorities towards substantive assessments rather than superficial compliance. Per the full note from Nordea Insights, Marco Kisic and Viktoria Voskressenskaia emphasize that genuine ESG performance significantly enhances corporate value creation, underscoring the necessity for companies to focus on long-term societal benefits. The notable increase in ESG interest over the past few years suggests this trend will persist, indicating that firms must adapt to evolving investor expectations. With the market's ongoing evaluation of sustainability practices, a proactive ESG alignment is paramount for investor confidence and corporate resilience.