ESG: Weathering the Storm

Forsyth Barr has completed its third annual assessment of Carbon, Environmental, Social, and Governance (C&ESG) ratings for New Zealand companies. The transition to a more sustainability-focussed economy is underway. But it has been a testing year for progress. Growing greenwashing concerns and scrutiny of companies’ aspirations has challenged the authenticity of C&ESG efforts. Economic volatility and changing political agendas have been additional headwinds.