The report reviews analyst research of 22 global financial service firms and concludes that the mismanagement of environmental, social and governance issues can present a financial threat to company and investor value. The report argues that analysts are increasingly documenting and quantifying potential material impacts of ESG issues on profitability and equity pricing. The report highlights three key findings: 1) ESG issues are material as there is robust evidence that ESG issues affect shareholder value in both the short and long term 2) the impact of ESG issues on share price can be valued and quantified and 3) key material ESG issues are becoming apparent, and the importance can vary between sectors. Keep reading…
