The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Future of ESG for Companies and Investors

Partner Meital Stavinsky wrote a piece published on The Times of Israel's blog discussing the increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, focusing on how it will shape the post-pandemic business and investment environment. Ms. Stavinsky explains that ESG data are used by investors to evaluate a company's long-term financial viability, specifically focusing on sustainability. However, ESG data pertain to more than the environment, including factors such as commitment to social matters such as diversity and equality in hiring practices or maintenance of a sustainable supply chain. She argues that ESG-related decisions will become more important as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and calls for companies and investors to learn more about this area.

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