The global pandemic and social movements are accelerating change in the way investors, workers and the public view the role of companies in society. The concept of sustainability has gained a solid foothold with investors in recent years as a way of evaluating companies on such matters as their environmental impact and commitment to diversity. But the coronavirus pandemic and this year’s protests over racial issues have brought social factors to the fore, with investors and other stakeholders viewing sustainability more in...

Source: Wall Street Journal October 10, 2020 15:00 UTC