Social and governance: A good neighbor
Social and governance issues may not command the same level of attention as environmental factors, but GPs are nevertheless highly aware of their importance - before and after making an investment
"You're looking for evidence of poor governance from the board side, through what's happening on the factory floor or wherever it is," says James Pearson, CEO of consultancy firm Pacific Risk Advisors....
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