Companies with higher ESG ratings tend to be better at anticipating potential future risks and opportunities, more focused on value creation in the long term, and more adept at long-term strategic thinking. In short, if a company has a high ESG rating, it’s likely to place plenty of importance on long-term sustainability. At the same time, part of the reason for investing in a company with a high ESG rating may simply be that you want to prioritise more ethical and sustainable companies, but reviewing ESG is becoming more widespread for financial reasons too.