FINANCIAL SERVICES
In recent years , the fintech industry has witnessed a significant shift towards Environmental , Social , and Governance ( ESG ) principles and ethical investment practices .
This movement reflects a broader trend in the financial sector , where sustainability and responsible business practices are becoming increasingly important to investors , consumers and regulators alike .
We analyse this shifting trend and ask what good ESG and ethical investment practices mean for the fintech space .
Understanding ESG in fintech Of course , ESG is a wide term applicable to a broad range of use cases for the promotion of sustainability , ethical behaviour and good governance . For fintech companies , this often involves developing products and services that support sustainable finance , promoting financial inclusion and implementing robust governance structures .
Jesper Diget , Chief People Officer at emagine says : “ ESG is booming and maturing every day , so it ’ s a difficult task to keep up with continuous developments . As a team , you should be regularly analysing the ESG landscape and beyond that , attending webinars , reading articles and leaning on professional networks .”
136 October 2024