While the high-profile debates around responsible investment and ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing have, understandably, focused on climate change and the race to net-zero, mental health is being increasingly regarded as financially relevant and a key risk factor, as poor management on the issue can affect a company’s overall performance.

Mental health charity Mind estimates that at least one in six workers experience mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Its research shows that work is the biggest cause of stress in people’s lives – even more than money problems.