How Do ESG (Environmental and Social Criteria) Shape Investment Decisions in Infrastructure?
From my experience, ESG has gone way beyond being just a checkbox. We worked with investors who were very focused on power usage, renewable energy sources, and even how local communities are affected by new infrastructure. Surprisingly, those projects often ended up being more efficient and stable long-term. When we were researching this shift, this article helped put things into perspective: https://www.themarketingblog.co.uk/2025/11/why-investors-are-turning-their-attention-to-cloud-center-technologies/. It explains why investors see ESG-friendly infrastructure as less risky over time, especially with energy costs and regulations changing so fast.
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Across different industries, it feels like planning horizons are getting longer. Companies seem more aware that short-term savings can create long-term problems if sustainability is ignored. I’ve noticed that teams who factor in environmental and social impacts early usually avoid painful adjustments later, whether that’s due to regulation, public pressure, or rising operational costs.