Mick Kelly

At the dawn of a new decade, environmental and social governance (ESG) investing and sustainable finance are no longer niche topics for environmentally conscious investors. They have become mainstream concerns centering on profitability, risk reduction, human capital development, diversity – and creating more sustainable investing strategies.

Energy, water, transport, health and other infrastructure are critical for socio-economic development. Yet, infrastructure suffers from an annual investment gap of USD 2.5-3 trillion globally, despite the attention that this challenge has attracted. The ongoing public health emergency is a telling reminder of the risks of underinvestment in essential infrastructure. Among other things, underinvestment compromises our ability to effectively respond to systemic challenges.