UAE retail investors prioritise ESG in decision-making
Not long ago, businesses were judged mostly on their financial performance. More profits were essentially a byword for success.
Today, however, companies are also being evaluated on their adherence to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
Most of the world’s largest institutional investors – including sovereign wealth funds – are increasingly allocating capital to companies that are well-prepared to benefit from the transition to a green economy, as they wish to protect their portfolios against risks associated with ESG violations.
