Covid-19: winning the peace - Newton Investment Management

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The pandemic is no mere economic recession; it is also a societal and health emergency that will leave deep scars that could linger for a generation or more.

As the global economy starts to emerge from the crisis, opportunities will abound for companies across all sectors to recommit to rigorous environmental and social programmes and sustainable practices.

Newton Investment Management believe it will soon be time to retire the term ‘ESG’ as sustainable and responsible practices become more enshrined within companies’ business strategy and corporate purpose. During the global financial crisis of 2008, Warren Buffett famously said: “You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out”. So it has been with the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to the rigour with which companies have engaged with ESG (environmental, social and governance) concerns.

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Covid-19: winning the peace - Newton Investment Management

How the pandemic could help pave the way to a more sustainable future.

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