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The rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been one of the biggest finance stories of the past year. The largest investors, it turns out, are as surprised by this as anyone.
Dollar figures have become astronomical, with the world’s major financial players amassing capital specifically to invest in green energy, emissions reduction and other sustainable technologies. Each week, a parade of companies from all industries announces targets for net-zero carbon emissions in the coming decades.