How Important is ESG to Capital Markets? Insights from Top Investors and Lenders

Corporate directors and executives have seen the headlines about the growth in ESG funds and “green bonds,” and they know that a firm’s ESG profile can determine how investors vote. But to make the business case for a strong and durable ESG program, it’s vital to know what ESG means for a firm’s access to, and cost of, capital in equity and debt markets. In a recent webcast, executives with deep experience in both finance and sustainability from BNP Paribas, Moody’s, and State Street Global Advisors provided some thought-provoking insights:

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