Social metrics and definitions lag climate but that’s no excuse to ignore them

Despite lagging metrics and divergent views on what ‘social’ constitutes, some institutional investors are pushing ahead with integrating social factors in their investment strategies. Historically, environmental concerns have dominated the sustainability conversation, as social reporting continues to lag and the wide-ranging nature of the ‘S’ in ESG (environmental, social and governance) has made matters complex.   READ ALSO: The Covid effect: How pension funds are focusing on …