Marie Hunt Marie Hunt
8 February 2024 4 mins read

Social value investment

Although the acronym ESG is well understood and is top of mind for corporates globally, much of the focus over recent years has been on environmental elements. This is not surprising considering the climate change agenda. However, there is now increased focus on social sustainability and a realisation that the ‘S’ is as important as the ‘E.’

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