Asia Is Behind in ESG Practices: State Street Global

The video discusses the adoption of ESG practices in Asia compared to the US and Europe, highlighting challenges such as data availability and material factors. It emphasizes the importance of risk management and disclosure for better investment decisions. Global trends and challenges in ESG practices are explored, along with investment strategies that incorporate ESG for improved risk-adjusted returns. The video also examines regulatory pressures and the integration of ESG into company DNA, suggesting that ESG investing can drive positive change even without full governmental participation.

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