ESG’s knobbly knees: looking forward to finance for impact in 2023

ESG’s knobbly knees: looking forward to finance for impact in 2023
(Image: Getty)
Dave Corbett
Like The Emperor’s New Clothes, it’s starting to dawn on people that – while it may not be going about entirely naked – ESG (or environmental, social and governance) investment hasn’t really got pants on. As sage voices have pointed out, just because something costs a lot of money, that doesn’t mean it’s delivering what it’s supposed to. But do we simply emit an embarrassed cough and shuffle off to invest in an $8 flat white ($9 with inflation)? Or do we admit that now we can see ESG&rsq...

More Opinion

Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?

A thriving cleantech sector could be NZ’s ticket to a sustainable, high-value economy.

Peter Griffin 02 Jul 2025
Why luxury needs a wake-up call
Opinion Fashion

Eden Bradfield: Why luxury needs a wake-up call

The focus should be on selling consumers a lifestyle, not just status symbols. 

Eden Bradfield 01 Jul 2025
Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers
Opinion

Maria Slade: Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers

Misleading ads continue to be thrust in the faces of Mum and Dad investors.

Maria Slade 30 Jun 2025