The Price of Ignoring Sustainability

At the recent ISSB symposium, a pivotal shift was highlighted by investors like Fiona Bassett of FTSE Russell, introducing 'sustainable market caps' as the future of investment. This new approach underscores the importance of sustainability in determining a company's market value, moving beyond traditional financial metrics to include sustainability performance. With $30.3 trillion invested in sustainable assets globally, the message is clear: companies that ignore sustainability may find themselves at a disadvantage.