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. It argues that ESG suffers from unclear communication, fragmented systems, and a reactive mindset—mirroring the CDC’s struggles in the pandemic. The author 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.
Published on the Preventable Surprises blog, this piece draws parallels between public health failures during Covid-19 and shortcomings in ESG investing. It argues that ESG suffers from unclear communication, fragmented systems, and a reactive mindset—mirroring the CDC’s struggles in the pandemic. The author 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.