ESG investing in Australia - statistics & facts
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment refers to the investment in a company based on a set of standards that are used to assess the company’s broader impact on the environment, society, and corporate governance practices. Globally, ESG investment has been on an upward trajectory, with almost three quarters of professional investors planning on increasing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing over the next year. In terms of sustainable funds worldwide, the largest concentration was held in Europe, with sustainable funds in Australia just starting to make an impact.
