How low rates are constraining ESG divestment efforts

Sep 16, 2020

Low interest rates and rampant liquidity are offering companies more financing sources – and limiting the ability of ESG-conscious investors to influence them via divestment.

How low rates are constraining ESG divestment efforts

Asset owners and fund managers are being forced to consider whether divesting the assets of companies that rank poorly for environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a wise idea today, given the combination of low-rates and highly liquid financial conditions.

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