ESG in question as investors fail the Russia test: experts

In the midst of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, questions are being asked of the investment and business community. Have they enabled Russia by not holding it to the standards of governance and human rights they purport to uphold by their ESG statements? Panellists at this week's conference held by the Responsible Investment Association of Australia (RIAA) were unequivocal. Asset owners and their fund managers need to do more to address the moral issues involved in inve…