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ESG ratings – Learn smart ways to stand out in a wild Zoo

Carlos Sanchez

There are two megatrends behind the rise of sustainable finance and ESG ratings; the shift in companies purpose and the rise of intangible assets. Companies focus on value creation has changed dramatically over the years. In 2020, intangible assets were 90% of S&P500 value compared with 17% in 1975. Shift in purpose.

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

Moreover, companies will use voluntary frameworks and surveys such as GRI, SASB, CDP, UNGC, and Ecovadis to answer requests from customers, investors and other stakeholders. Among investors, sustainable investing is evolving from negative screening toward engaging with companies. UK) and devastating floods (e.g.