Share of investors who have frequently taken actions because of a company’s insufficient economic, social, and governance (ESG) focus worldwide in 2021
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As economic, social, and governance (ESG) issues become more prominent, investors are beginning to take action and prioritize ESG activities. According to the results of a survey conducted in 2021, ** percent of investors stated they actively seek to enter into dialogue with a company when there is insufficient action towards an ESG-related issue. Less than one-third of investors voted for executive pay to be linked to ESG targets.
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PwC. (October 28, 2021). Share of investors who have frequently taken actions because of a company’s insufficient economic, social, and governance (ESG) focus worldwide in 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1321473/investors-response-esg-issues-worldwide/
PwC. "Share of investors who have frequently taken actions because of a company’s insufficient economic, social, and governance (ESG) focus worldwide in 2021." Chart. October 28, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1321473/investors-response-esg-issues-worldwide/
PwC. (2021). Share of investors who have frequently taken actions because of a company’s insufficient economic, social, and governance (ESG) focus worldwide in 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1321473/investors-response-esg-issues-worldwide/
PwC. "Share of Investors Who Have Frequently Taken Actions Because of a Company’s Insufficient Economic, Social, and Governance (Esg) Focus Worldwide in 2021." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 28 Oct 2021, /statistics/1321473/investors-response-esg-issues-worldwide/
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Share of investors who have frequently taken actions because of a company’s insufficient economic, social, and governance (ESG) focus worldwide in 2021 [Graph], PwC, October 28, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1321473/investors-response-esg-issues-worldwide/