Covid-19 Lessons for Responsible Finance?

Published on the Preventable Surprises blog, this piece draws parallels between public health failures during Covid-19 and shortcomings in ESG investing. Jerome Tagger argues that ESG suffers from unclear communication, fragmented systems, and a reactive mindset—mirroring the CDC’s struggles in the pandemic. He calls for greater coordination, adequate funding, and a return to first principles to make ESG fit for purpose in addressing systemic risks like climate change.