Attracting capital with ESG

A total of 33% of respondents, in a survey, say attracting capital is the strongest reason for incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) among investment firms followed by competition and peer pressure (26%).

Public perception (33%) and regulatory requirements (22%) are also the top two reasons for companies to embrace sustainability. Only 14% of the respondents have cited genuine sustainability concern as a top reason for companies complying with sustainability.