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Will ESG investing become the new normal?

Introduction: Covid 19 has disrupted the lives of many, from -- rich to poor -- developing to developed economies. As the pandemic intensifies, more & more companies are under scrutiny for their decisions that will affect their employees, vendors, customers, society and other stakeholders. Further, with GDP growth across the world going down to "sub zero", the focus now for the companies is on having a sustainable business continuity plan rather than just focusing on financial profits.  Should we have acted in a more responsible manner? and isn't there a need for greater accountability (in the way we function) towards the environment, society and in the way we govern? These have become the key themes in every human mind.  Thus, in such a scenario, when the non-financial parameters like climate change, sustainable farming / mining, privacy & data security, health and safety of employees, greater regulatory security are the issues that have come to the fore and are