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An investment approach which takes explicit account of the environmental, social and corporate governance aspects of all proposed investments.
An investment approach which takes explicit account of the environmental, social and corporate governance aspects of all proposed investments.
:<span style="color:#4B0082">'''''No altruism'''''</span>
:There the ability to do the right thing event without any altruism - ESG is affecting investor performance.
:Once controlled for systematic risk, there is a significant positive relationship between ESG performance and financial returns – this has changed considerably over the last few years when it was seen as a trade-off.
:''Association of Corporate Treasurers, International Treasury Week, 14 May 2020.''




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* [[Sustainability]]
* [[Sustainability]]
* [[Sustainability themed investing]]
* [[Sustainability themed investing]]
* [[Systematic risk]]





Revision as of 22:58, 15 May 2020

Environmental, Social and Governance-based investment.

An investment approach which takes explicit account of the environmental, social and corporate governance aspects of all proposed investments.


No altruism
There the ability to do the right thing event without any altruism - ESG is affecting investor performance.
Once controlled for systematic risk, there is a significant positive relationship between ESG performance and financial returns – this has changed considerably over the last few years when it was seen as a trade-off.
Association of Corporate Treasurers, International Treasury Week, 14 May 2020.


See also


Other links

A practical insight into green bonds and ESG investing, The Treasurer web exclusive, June 2019