We were pleased to be selected by Nossa Data to be interviewed on the subject of ESG Activism. Follow the link (ESG Activism and Calls for Change) to read how Andrew Archer, Head of ESG Advisory at Investor Update, talks about the concept and ambition of the report which is available for download (ESG Activism Paper).

The Research Paper itself, “Staring Down The Barrel of ESG Activism” is a detailed analysis of the rapidly changing landscape of this aspect of Shareholder Activism and the significant success of recent campaigns to mobilise capital and effect corporate change. In particular the report develops the concept of the ESG Arbitrage – the gap created when good ESG performance fails to reach or resonate with the investment community…

The risks of under-representation are significant and not widely appreciated… However, the solutions lie within Investor Update’s unique approach to Benchmarking ESG Performance which is the foundation for identifying best practice ESG behaviours within a bespoke peer group.