The survey reported that ESG emerged as a top choice by 43% respondents while it was also revealed that it was most likely to have short-term budget cuts too.
Investors no longer need to choose between financial growth and social impact as ESG funds offer strong financial returns and promote sustainability and ethics.
ESG and impact investing attract global capital, but North American investors fear negative returns, while Europeans face regulations in sustainable investing.
HSBC reveals an increasing anti-ESG sentiment in the US, impacting investment strategies focused on environmental and social factors, driven mainly by politics.
ESG investing gains traction among investors globally; US regulators await the final ESG disclosure rule while states grapple with its relevance and impact.