4.14.20
The social aspect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing heightens in the wake of COVID-19. Michael Lewis, head of ESG thematic research for Frankfurt-based asset manager DWS, claims that biodiversity is a significant cause of the pandemic and will prompt the change of emphasis from asset managers. According to Lewis, the crisis “has its origins in biodiversity loss, rapid urbanization, rising population levels and as humans come into closer contact with animals through deforestation and bushmeat markets.” As this becomes more apparent, Lewis argues, ESG investing will become even more popular.
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