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Our views 08 December 2025

Reimagining responsible investment: strategy, scrutiny, and sustainable success

Outlook 2026

8 min read

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues remain fundamental to corporate strategy

ESG has shifted from a hallmark of corporate responsibility to a lightning rod in political discourse. Once seen as common sense, it is now viewed by some as ideologically charged. While critics dismiss ESG as a fad, we believe that its underlying principles – resource efficiency, inclusive growth, and strong governance – remain essential for financial resilience and long-term value creation.

Read the Responsible investment chapter from our Outlook 2026:

Strategy, scrutiny, and sustainable success, by Ashley Hamilton Claxton

Download the full Outlook 2026:

Royal London Asset Managment Outlook 2026

 

This is a financial promotion and is not investment advice. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount invested. Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change without notice. The views expressed are those of the author at the date of publication unless otherwise indicated, which are subject to change, and is not investment advice. 

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