Over 2018-2021, global fund flows into the ESG investment theme jumped eightfold, from less than US$20 billion in 1QFY2018 to US$185 billion in 1QFY2021.
Global fund flows into environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments have seen a flood of money, but the path towards net zero emissions remains narrow, say analysts.
Fund flows into the ESG investment theme have built significant momentum in the past few years, writes UOB Kay Hian Research analyst Adrian Loh in a June 21 note.
