Coronavirus crisis adds urgency to sustainable investing agenda

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Companies with the highest ESG ratings fell by about 650 basis points less than those with the lowest ESG ratings
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Companies with the highest ESG ratings fell by about 650 basis points less than those with the lowest ESG ratings

Dan Roarty looks at how the companies with the strongest ESG ratings have fared financially in comparison to their peers throughout the pandemic

The global response to the coronavirus crisis has reinforced the importance of sustainable investing. With the private sector playing a key role in efforts to stop the virus and accommodate evolving consumer...

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