During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies with a strong ESG track record tended to fare better than those that did not incorporate ESG standards into their operations.
ESG | Impact Investing |
Looks predominantly at the company’s operations; provides a framework for evaluating the company. | Pays more attention to the products and services the company offers. |
Usually involves publicly traded assets. | Usually involves private funds. |
The addition of ESG factors is used to improve traditional financial analysis. | The investments need to have a direct, measurable social and/or environmental positive effect. |
deVere Group CEO and founder, Nigel Green, regards this as a critical stride in our journey towards a net-zero economy.