Rob Morgan, chief analyst at Charles Stanley, says investors are increasingly aware that considering ESG factors is a critical part of the investment process, whether or not the product is labelled as ESG, responsible or sustainable.
“Imagine, for instance, investing in the oil and gas sector, without regard for the impact of climate change, or investing in tobacco stocks without thinking about the health consequences of the product and the legislative framework. All investors should at least be considering these sorts of factors.”
Chloe Cheung is a features writer at FTAdviser