Asset Management

The Wall Street Journal’s ESG research analysts highlighted the environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics that they think will be key for investors this year.

1. European Sovereigns Get Innovative With Green Bonds - As green bonds become increasingly popular, countries in Europe are becoming more innovative to entice investors.
2. Companies Plan Big Raises for Workers in 2022 - With inflation hitting multi-year highs across the developed world, the focus in 2022 may turn to companies’ labor practices.
3. Marketers Bet NFTs Can Be More Than Just Publicity Stunts - The interest in digital worlds is likely to stay, building on the buzz generated by brands jumping on the trend in 2021.
4. Behind the Energy Crisis: Fossil-Fuel Investment Drops, and Renewables Aren’t Ready - The transition to cleaner energy sources isn’t far enough along to meet a surge in demand.
5. When Will the Supply-Chain Strains Finally Ease? - Expectations for relief are being pushed into 2022 and beyond. Persistent supply-chain woes could exacerbate negative social issues.

This list is from the newsletter ‘ESG Insights: What to Look Out for in 2022’, published by The Wall Street Journal.

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