Sustainability in 2024: from net zero to a more holistic approach – AXA Investment Managers

2024 will be an extraordinary year politically, with more than 60 countries going to the polls – this will likely affect the course of sustainable finance, including potential polarisation around key ESG issues and climate policies.

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... Irrespective of the political context, the transition must still be the key focus, echoing COP28 in its call to support the shifting of the whole ecosystem. Engagement wise, 2024 should mark a turning point in the field of climate while social and more specifically human and workers’ rights should continue to gain attention, driven by a generally tense social backdrop and ramifications of transition plans. Responsible investment is likely to broaden its lens, shifting from a net zero focus to a more holistic perspective of sustainability.

Publication date: February 2024.

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