Study points to 'sharp drop' in investor confidence in ESG data quality

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But investors continue to view ESG ratings as key to their decision making, according to survey carried out by sustainability consultancy ERM

Investors appear to be increasingly wary of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) data provided by ratings firms, according to fresh research today which points to a significant decline in confidence...

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