The legacy and future of ‘ESG’
‘ESG’ as a term is no longer in vogue, but it could still be used for data purposes, writes CFA Institute’s Chris Fidler
Terminology
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ESG remains largely neutral, even for online investors
Morningstar’s behavioural scientists research investor use of ESG terminology online
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Standard sustainable investment definitions were long overdue
US SIF CEO says the recently released terminology will help guide the investment industry
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Using correct pronouns crucial in shaping business and society
Inclusive language fosters an environment of respect, dignity and validation
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CFA, GSIA and PRI unify definitions of responsible investment
Harmonised definitions to help investors ‘communicate with confidence’
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‘You can’t have impact and improve returns’
London Business School finance professor Alex Edmans says those new to the field ‘might believe in false promises’
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‘Global remit of the PRI must come into play’
City Hive’s Mandy Kirby reflects on this year’s PRI conference in Barcelona
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ESG investing won’t change the world
It’s just good risk management – even the most ‘anti-woke’ should see that
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ESG investing won’t change the world
It’s just good risk management – even the most ‘anti-woke’ should see that
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ESG industry invites criticism if we can’t get our names straight
There is no standardized nomenclature to express goals and distinguish ESG offerings
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Apac appetite for sustainable investing creeps up
Fidelity survey finds more than half of investors in the region show interest but doubts remain
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US regulator presses on with anti-greenwashing proposals
The SEC is proposing a set of rule changes related to fund names and disclosures