Many companies around the world have set Net Zero targets but are only now understanding the decarbonization pathway they plan to take. Khalid Husain, head of ESG at Cohen & Steers, explains how the firm balances portfolio construction with ESG integration.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Khalid Husain, Senior Vice President, is Head of ESG.
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