Investors, credit ratings agencies grapple with ESG impacts on ratings: PRIBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018 5:05PMInvestors and credit ratings agencies (CRAs) are grappling with assessing where environmental and social factors are relevant on credit ratings, and how they can impact balance sheets and cash flow projection, according to a report from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Related News |
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