ESG Talk #18 - February 2026. ESG No More, or Now More Than Ever? The Investors’ Take
Sustainable investing has recently found itself at the centre of intense debate. Headlines have called it “contested”, “irrelevant”, even “over”. But behind the noise, what is actually happening in the market? Have investors really stepped back from ESG — or is sustainable investing simply entering a new, more mature phase?
In this 18th episode of Candriam Academy’s ESG Talks, we brought together long-term ESG investors to uncover how their perceptions, priorities, and practices are evolving. The discussion reveals a clear reality: ESG is changing, but it remains deeply embedded in how investors assess risk, value, and long-term resilience.
