This week the Top Movers feature on our ESG Safeguard platform put cybersecurity back in the spotlight, surfacing some interesting storylines pertaining to Software and Services heavyweights, Microsoft and Alphabet. There was also a lawsuit for “Angry Birds” developer Rovio Entertainment as well as Human Capital and environmental matters surfacing for Starbucks.

The apparel industry has long been known for its resource and labor intensity. Some companies, like Nike and Hanes, have sought to improve the narrative for themselves. This week Lululemon’s sustainability efforts grabbed the headlines and attention of our ESG Safeguard platform along with Samsonite and Puma. We also flag the recent supply chain disruption in the industry due to a COVID outbreak in Vietnam.