Responsible investment – news and views Q1 2025 – Hymans Robertson

In this quarter's 'responsible investment news and views', Hymans Robertson take a look at navigating the anti-ESG backlash.

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... Environmental and social issues can pose material financial risks over both the short and long term – risks that are incumbent on fiduciaries to consider. Yet debate on these topics has become increasingly polarised and ideological, rather than grounded in evidence or prudent risk management.

Hymans also reflect on the proxy voting season as they look to 2025. The recent Trump administration and subsequent change in SEC Commissioner should be acknowledged given the potential impact these changes might have on the nature of shareholder proposals and how they are filed.

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