By 2035, ESG factors will be firmly interwoven across international trade relationships as well as the global power dynamic. Nations that have prioritized their track record on environmental and social issues are reaping the benefits of becoming more attractive partners for investment, trade and global collaboration initiatives.
As competition intensifies for access to the resources that are critical for making the transition to clean energy and circular economies – such as rare earth minerals and lithium – those nations that have acted responsibly to secure access will be at a strategic and economic advantage.
