In the past year, the financial and industrial sectors have seemingly retreated from sustainability amid global risks and political changes, leading some to speculate that the sustainability movement might be a transient phenomenon.
I would argue this trend instead signals an industry maturing and adapting to change, as highlighted by Einstein's view that "intelligence is the ability to adapt to change". Treasury's Bim Afolami: Cultural and regulatory change needed to make markets 'match fit' Sustainability is evolving, driven by societal needs and economic transformation. Its ongoing adaptation is set to persist, paving the way for its enduring presence in future investment strategies. Some headwinds for sustainability in the last two years In 2023, the sustainability sector faced numerous challenges and gr...
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