What are the forces transforming responsible investment?

Responsible investing has experienced changing attitudes since its inception. The early 2020s saw renewed enthusiasm; new sustainability regulations in Asia and Europe were introduced, COP26 sparked net-zero commitments, and the Covid-19 pandemic put healthcare and humanity’s vulnerability into the spotlight. However, several regulatory challenges have emerged after this initial surge in interest. Action against greenwashing has raised concerns among organisations over compliance costs. As a result, some companies have reviewed and reduced their sustainability targets. Despite this, responsible...