Dr Sarah Graham on the ground at COP26 Glasgow 2021 provides some of the key takeaways and themes, adding her own comments and insights from the conference.

There has been much debate in recent times about the role of data in demonstrating that ESG led strategies are paying back. For all businesses, better ESG ratings are generally positively correlated with value and profitability. Start small and build over time. Net zero timelines are a big concern for firms in the ESG sphere right now, this seems like a good starting point for a wider ESG strategy.