Five Years of Cautious Optimism — ESG Trends to Watch in 2021 and Beyond

Prior to the global pandemic, environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) metrics were enjoying a cultural moment as more
companies and investors committed to including such factors in
their goals and decisions. Instead of being overpowered by the
immediate concerns of the pandemic, the events of 2020 reinforced
how we don't know what is immediately around the corner and
brought the need to focus on ESG metrics to the fore. Now, in
2021, that lesson reinforces the view that a long-term,
sustainable approach centered around strong ESG principles is
more important than ever. Self-described cautious ESG optimist
Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence
and Head of ESG for S&P Global, joins the Essential Podcast
to discuss the ESG trends to watch this year.