The ‘G’ of ESG has become the top priority for investors

Many asset managers want regulations to further enhance sustainable investment adoption, but some barriers like lack of data and greenwashing remain.

Governance has become a key priority for investors, the FTSE Russell 7th Annual Sustainable Investment Asset Owner survey shows.

The survey, with 350 respondents globally, reveals that the priority of sustainability governance has “significantly risen across all regions”, increasing from 33% in 2022 to 54% in 2023.

Commenting on the survey results Tony Campos,

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