A look back at markets in Q4, when shares made strong gains. : Considering sustainability factors as a component of proper investing appears to me both necessary and unobjectionable. This applies to both ESG integration into investment decisions as well as active ownership. Stock markets rounded off a tumultuous year with gains in Q4. Asian shares were boosted by China’s relaxation of its zero-Covid policy, while European equities also advanced strongly. Government bond yields edged up towards the end of Q4 (meaning prices fell).