IRSG: Accelerating the S in ESG: a roadmap for global progress on social standards

09 June 2021

A lack of consistency and comparability in approaches risks impeding the drive towards more sustainable investments.

Social issues are among the most pressing for companies globally. The impact of the pandemic has served  to highlight their importance. However, ‘social’ factors of ESG can be more difficult for investors to define and quantify than ‘environmental' and ‘governance’ factors.

Against this background, the IRSG together with KPMG published the report Accelerating the S in ESG: a roadmap for global progress on social standards. The report identifies key market trends and challenges that need to be addressed to deliver further progress. It makes recommendations for how public policy, companies and financial markets participants can drive more socially sustainable investment. The report recommends a global approach to social principles and standards. The IRSG believes that this would ensure better social outcomes and would make global markets more resilient

IRSG - full report

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