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ESG experts split over Davos: ‘It’s a risky brand to be associated with’

'There's a tough economic situation, cost of living crisis, recession around the corner, and the usual anti-establishment backlash that comes with such a downturn rearing its head'

By Kristen McGachey
Chief sustainability officers from some of the largest companies in the world including Unilever, Shell and Anglo American, will be journeying to Davos this year
Chief sustainability officers from some of the largest companies in the world including Unilever, Shell and Anglo American, will be journeying to Davos this year Photo: Getty Images

Some of the world's most powerful figures will descend on the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the World Economic Forum on 16 January.

In theory, the Swiss-based annual meeting, which draws a star-studded crowd of world leaders, celebrities, and CEOs, should be the ideal forum for high-level discussions on ESG themes such as climate change, biodiversity and human rights.

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