Three ESG issues investors should take into account this year

This year the three environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that investors should pay attention to are:

1. Regulations related to ESG issues

2. Low-carbon portfolio management

3. Sustainable technology

With regards to the three ESG issues mentioned here, we observe that various countries are increasingly enforcing regulations. They have announced plans to introduce new standards, especially regarding climate change. Regulatory bodies overseeing registered companies in several stock markets, including Thailand, have intensified requirements for sustainability disclosures.

For example, the European Union (EU) has implemented the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive since January 1 this year. This directive mandates large organisations and all registered companies (excluding small-sized ones) to disclose information on social and environmental risks and…