The issue of ESG is stronger in our consciousness than ever before. In recent years, many measurable indicators have emerged on environmental aspects. Social commitment and good corporate governance are more difficult to quantify. Are these factors even detectable and measurable for a meaningful evaluation?
Social Banking supports people who are affected by poverty or social exclusion. This will ensure economic growth and prosperity in the region. Since its founding in 2016, Erste Group’s social banking system has already invested 400 million euros in the form of loans in the social development of the CEE regions.
In our new series, we look at how responsible investment and engagement works and let companies explain what they do to reach sustainable goals. How does Austrian company Lenzing define sustainability and what are its strategic principles? Interview with Sébastien Knus, Head of Investor Relations Lenzing AG.
