ESG Moves Are Not Optional: State Street

The video discusses the evolving role of asset managers in addressing ESG and climate change issues. It highlights the pressures from various stakeholders, including environmentalists and investors, for asset managers to consider social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns. The video also questions the sustainability of ESG commitments during economic downturns and examines gender diversity within ESG roles, noting an unusual balance in leadership positions.

What new responsibilities are asset managers taking on besides financial returns?

• Considering environmental and social impacts

• Focusing solely on shareholder profits

• Managing only financial risks

• Ignoring societal pressures

What historical trend is highlighted regarding responsible investing during market downturns?

• Investors prioritize ethics over returns

• Responsible investing gains popularity

• Investors abandon responsible investments for better returns

• Responsible investing remains stable

What is a potential challenge for ESG during economic crises?

• Higher returns from ESG

• Increased focus on ESG

• ESG becoming a secondary concern

• Stable ESG investments

What is notable about gender diversity in ESG roles within finance?

• ESG roles are exclusively held by women

• ESG roles have a significant gender imbalance

• ESG roles are predominantly held by men

• ESG roles have a near-equal gender balance

Why has gender diversity improved in ESG roles according to the section?

• Active promotion of women by companies

• ESG's historical status as a less significant sector

• Government mandates on gender diversity

• A sudden increase in female graduates