Report Claims ESG-focused US Shale Producers Perform Better Over Time -

“'It is clear that ESG performance impacts investor appetite, even though ESG scores have not been the lead indicator of stock growth during the latest market recovery in 2021.'—Alisa Lukash, Vice President Shale Research, Rystad Energy"

Why this is important: While it is likely that factors other than ESG disclosures contribute more to market performance, the environmental interest of investors will only increase over the years. At some point, investor interest in environmental information may reach a point where it becomes “material” and must be disclosed by all public producers...