ESG in 2022: Time to step up

The scrutiny of sustainable finance is expected to intensify over the year as stakeholders look for market participants to deliver on environmental promises.

Swathes of regulation, a slew of net-zero commitments, progress on reporting standards and an unprecedented turn-out at the COP26 climate conference – from any angle, 2021 was a landmark year for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector. What comes next? Euromoney asks experts from across the industry about their forecasts for the year ahead.

Net zero

For many, one of the most important developments of the next 12 months will be finding out what pledges by banks, corporates, asset managers and more to reach net zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050 actually mean in practice.

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