ESG
Five quick takes on ESG in bond investing

7 MIN REPORT

 


Equity investors often take the spotlight when it comes to discussing and considering environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) developments at companies and other issuers. What is not so widely discussed is that, as lenders, bond investors can also have distinctive and insightful perspectives on ESG.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Conversations on material ESG matters with company management help us look beyond the headlines.
  • Bond issuers that pursue best practices may improve their access to financing and lower their cost of capital.
  • ESG-related transparency varies widely across industries.

 


Shining a light on ESG in bond investing

Some of Capital Group’s global bond investment team share their own experiences of considering and discussing material ESG matters with issuers.

 


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