Growing income inequality within Western countries is polarizing, eroding the workforce and threatening economic growth. Investing in companies that promote inclusive growth is the way to break this downward spiral. Delphine Riou, ESG research specialist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, sees income inequality as a threat to long-term economic growth. At the same time, she sees an opportunity to turn the tide, and benefit from it as an investor. Investment Officer is an editorially independent media platform in the Benelux countries providing industry news and insights to investment professionals working for asset owners, asset managers and asset servicing companies. The Netherlands: http://www.investmentofficer.nlBelgium: http://www.investmentofficer.beLuxembourg: http://www.investmentofficer.lu