How ESG Strategies Will Impact Financial Institutions

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that the economy, the environment, physical health and social stability are all intertwined. As a result, financial institutions are increasingly evaluating not only the risk, but also the societal impact of their portfolios and businesses. In fact, 75 percent of 2,130 clients surveyed around the world by the CIO of Deutsche Bank said investments should have a positive impact and 57 percent said the pandemic contributed to that view. As consumers and investors now expect their organizations to have a positive social impact in addition to being financially profitable, ESGs have been a new topic of discussion worldwide.

Financial institutions are also facing mounting pressure from shareholders, who are actively calling for ESG changes from both a social and fiscal standpoint. A recent study from the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance found that companies with a higher ESG score were associated with higher profitability and lower volatility.

By integrating ESGs into business strategies, financial institutions can enhance their performance and differentiate themselves with a strategic position in terms of sustainability, all while making a difference within the communities which they serve.

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