Andrew Davison and Ram Sri-Saravanapavaan from the ESG team discuss key trends and considerations that will affect individual sectors in 2020, as set out in our annual outlooks.

Sustainability strategies of EM issuers will come under greater scrutiny given the ESG risk exposures of EM economies and the huge funding needs for low-carbon, climate-resilient investment.

We expect green, social and sustainability bond issuance will hit a combined record of $400 billion in 2020, up 24% from the previous record of $323 billion achieved in 2019. A heightened focus on climate action by governments and the financial sector will drive further growth and innovation.

Brendan Sheehan and Ana Rayes of the ESG team discuss the gender diversity of European corporate boards. According to their analysis, companies with high ratings have the largest proportion of women on their boards.​