For close to 10 years now, we’ve talked to companies about their environment, social and governance (ESG) policies. We find that good companies – those that are savvy at planning ahead, also tend to be more conscious of these factors. They understand that having the right ESG policies is part of a good business strategy – over time, they can help with staff camaraderie and can prevent make a positive financial impact.

At UBS Asset Management, ESG is more than just a buzzword. It’s in our investment process and also a corporate culture involving the business and investment teams.