We begin 2021 conducting a 2020 COVID-19 retrospective. Using our NLP we explore some of the sectors featured prominently in our Safeguard ESG index over the course of 2020: Consumer, Energy & Utilities, Finance & Real Estate, and IT & Communications. In our sector analysis we found the theme of diversity and inclusion woven throughout the year in both positive and negative ways. These findings are explored in detail.

AMP, Australia’s largest asset manager, has been mired by scandals for years and serves as a prime example of how seriously underlying ESG issues can impact a firm. Our Insights Platform's ESG impact tracker explored the events leading up to another corporate scandal that will undoubtedly usher in reforms in corporate governance.