Critics of ESG investing should get the definition right first
‘It’s important we explore legitimate criticism, but let’s ensure we’re talking about ESG investing and not something else’
CFA Institute
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Greenwashing is not new, it’s false advertising
Investment can learn from other industries, where there is more guidance about what is misleading
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Greenwashing is not new, it’s false advertising
Investment industry can learn from other industries, where there is more guidance about what is misleading
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100 finance firms sign CFA Institute DEI Code
Group is also looking to roll out the code in the UK and Europe
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‘ESG screening means too many things’
PRI conference hears why the strategy is leading to greenwashing
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‘ESG screening means too many things’
PRI conference hears why the strategy is leading to greenwashing
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Does categorising funds as ‘ESG integrated’ make sense?
As just one component of an investment strategy it’s difficult to justify integration as a category
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‘If all we do is meet net-zero goals by 2050 we have failed’
CFA’s Orsagh says we must deal with CO2 and GHG already in our atmosphere and change must be set by policymakers
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CFA Institute’s Fidler on different types of greenwashing
‘We should do a little less judging of people who are taking different approaches’
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Capitalism will meet its end
‘Picking the right ESG fund will do next to nothing for saving our societies from the cliff’s edge’
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DEI lessons from the US
ESG investing in the UK and EU can appear more progressive than in the US, yet on diversity, equity and inclusion it might be leading the charge
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CFA Institute unveils DEI code for investment firms
Only a small proportion of the financial services industry includes women and minorities, something the organization would like to change