Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017BY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017 5:00PMClimate change, corporate transparency, data and cyber security, consumer shift toward plant-based proteins and other issues are potential environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment themes that are both a source of risk and reward for investors in 2017, researchers said. Related News |
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