Investors issue warning to firms over their environmental and sustainability conduct

60% of surveyed investors said a lack of action would prompt them to vote against executive pay plans at the company in which they have invested

While global in its nature, the study’s central findings will resonate with Irish investors, and will have an impact on Irish companies, PwC said. File Picture: iStock

Companies that disregard and fail to act on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities risk losing investors, a survey from PwC has warned.

While global in its nature, the study’s central findings will resonate with Irish investors, and will have an impact on Irish companies, PwC said.