Environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) is more prominent in investor ’ s decision-making processes , as they apply these non-financial factors to their investment analysis .

Influenced by Larry Fink , Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock Inc ., ESG is cementing its position in investment decision-making thanks to the company shifting its ESG fund into common investment model portfolios .

It has been adopted by many other investment firms , such as Goldman Sachs supporting clients seeking ways to improve ESG credentials against investments and JPMorgan Chase & Co . opening a new fund for investments in the European market .

During 2022 , we can expect to see more focus on this as investors delve into the details of businesses and their social media presence , corporate responsibilities and even the cryptocurrency market will be subject to social and environmental scrutiny .

� GOODYEAR TYRES The company kicked off 2022 with the release of its latest tyre innovation , utilising 70 % sustainable materials like soybean oil , three different carbon blacks , silica and recycled polyesters .

� LONGI , JINKOSOLAR

AND JA SOLAR The world ’ s biggest solar panel manufacturers solidified their market position by agreeing on 182mm module standardisations .

� RENEWABLE

ENERGY FIRMS Renewable energy stocks corrected somewhat in 2021 , with big falls in stock prices due to supply chain issues and commodity price spikes after valuations rocketed in 2019-20 .

� TUVALU , THE PACIFIC OCEAN Water levels are rising every year in Tuvalu , which currently sits about 2 metres above sea level , dangerously close to submersion and risking the homes and livelihoods of its 12,000 inhabitants .

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