Broadly speaking, environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
investing is understood as investing that incorporates ESG factors
in investment decisions. It is often used interchangeably with the
terms sustainable investing, responsible investing, ethical
investing, and impact investing. This briefing summarizes
policy measures put in place in recent years by various Philippine
regulators to enable investors to consider ESG factors in their
investment decision and to encourage companies to behave in a
manner that benefits society and the environment.
Philippine government agencies have more than amply demonstrated
their willingness to use their regulatory powers to encourage
companies to align their activities with environmental, social and
sustainability goals, and to direct investors towards companies
that do so. Therefore, it would benefit companies and investors
alike to gain a better understanding of the Philippine policy
framework on ESG investing and its future direction.
Please read the full text of the briefing on ESG investing
at https://tinyurl.com/SyCipLaw-ESGInvesting-8 and https://tinyurl.com/SyCipLaw-ESGInvesting-7.
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