Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states on Monday agreed on stricter requirements for environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings. With the new transparency rules, it should be easier for investors to choose sustainable forms of investment. Among other things, these ratings assess the extent to which a company’s activities have an impact on the environment, social issues and employees – and how these factors in turn influence the company’s business. The new rules are intended to make these ratings more reliable and easier to compare. In future, providers …