Steven Kiernan

Even amid a decline in several segments of ESG-labelled bond activity, there are positive signs thanks to developments on the regulatory front in Asia-Pacific and due to an increase in sustainable finance innovation in Latin America, say Nneka Chike-Obi, head of APAC ESG research, and Tamara Tisminetzky, director at Sustainable Fitch

Environmental concerns and sustainability dominate the conversation around ESG — however, as Nneka Chike-Obi, head of APAC ESG research at Sustainable Fitch points out, investors cannot afford to ignore social aspects such as the impact on community relations

Fast growth and standardisation will lead to steeper costs and risks for companies, says Aurelia Britsch, director, climate risk at Sustainable Fitch.