Obstacles Remain for Consolidation of Social Impact and Responsible Investing

ABC, a Tier‑1 general daily newspaper, reports in its Sunday economic supplement that responsible investment in Spain is consolidating fast, with €238.244 billion under ESG criteria and impact investing surging. The social dimension is moving to the forefront as investors link human‑capital quality to resilience and long‑term performance. Yet the biggest hurdle remains: social impact still lacks the standardised, comparable metrics that environmental data enjoys.

While investors track indicators like turnover, safety, pay gaps, and gender equality, measurement gaps persist. Strong social practices act as a risk buffer in times of stress, and regulation is advancing - but without a Social Taxonomy, comparability and credibility remain limited. The article features insights from Matteo Passero, Corporate Governance Director for EMEA at Sodali & Co, who highlights the role of social responsibility as a material driver of business performance and long‑term value creation.

Read full article here (in Spanish).