Being an engaged investor in the time of Covid-19 - Newton Investment Management

Newton Investment Management gives the lowdown on the most pressing ESG concerns during this pandemic.

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... In the time of an international health emergency, incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis into an investment process is showing its worth, perhaps now more than ever. The speed and scale at which the coronavirus crisis is affecting companies and the societies in which they operate has no precedent, and is raising a broad spectrum of material ESG considerations, from labour management and brand reputation through to logistical matters such as holding annual general meetings.

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