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ESG – is the acronym still fit for purpose?

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) encompasses so much. Many in the investment industry are asking whether the acronym should be split into separate categories or scrapped altogether.

The origins of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) label date back to the 1960s. But a concept that was conceived with the noble intentions – namely to address climate change, compliance, and diversity, among other issues – is facing increasing scrutiny.

This is partly due to the exponential growth