ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has been gaining momentum in the investment world in the last few years. Now more than ever, there is a push to see how ESG can be practically utilized to deliver investor goals and returns in a sustainable manner. Absa Investments held a webinar on ‘Shifting the Lens on ESG. Moderated by Absa Investment’s Tsitsi Hatendi-Matika, the webinar featured HSBC’s Senior ESG Analyst and Associate Director, Lucy Acton, who highlighted some global trends and developments. Absa Asset Management’s Portfolio Manager and Analyst Cornette Van Zyl expanded on the South African perspective, providing insights on how ESG is incorporated into the investment process. Absa Asset Management Portfolio Managers and Analysts Carmen Mpelwane, Roy Mutooni, and Dale Hutcheson shared practical examples of how Absa Asset Management is using the ESG lens when making stock picks.