Institutional investors flag ESG over possible impact on returns: survey

Sep 29, 2025

Asset owners consider ESG a key element when making their investment decisions, but there is growing concern it could negatively impact their performance, Morningstar found in a new survey.

Institutional investors flag ESG over possible impact on returns: survey

The top barrier for institutional investors considering Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in their investment process are concerns it could weigh on returns, according to a new Morningstar survey.

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