Hopefully, the information within Beneath the Surface of Responsible Investing helps shed some light on this far-reaching topic. Research IP helps many of our consulting clients navigate the maze, but no one client is the same. Over the next few months we hope to share examples, while also continuing to dive deeper into specific areas of this paper. In the meantime, please reach out if you believe we could be of assistance.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals? What are the investment merits of the SDGs?
Which documents will explain what responsible investing approach a Fund Manager applies?
There are many different approaches to responsible investing, some approaches are more proactive and pragmatic than others. Multiple approaches could be used within the same managed fund. The underlying considerations across all approaches are environmental, social and governance factors.
The roots of responsible investing arose from negatively screened investments at religious organisations. Social issues through the 60s and 70s started to influence how investment decisions were being made. Financial markets, the real economy and broader society are all interdependent. An efficient financial market should reflect the real economy and broader society over the long run, thus ESG issues should impact the ongoing concern of companies.
Responsible investment, socially responsible investing, sustainable investing, ethical investing, green investing, and ESG. What are the differences between these investment terms? How long has responsible investing even been around?
The views of the Research IP team on responsible investing, impact, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations and the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).
Responsible investment, socially responsible investing, sustainable investing, ethical investing, green investing, and ESG. What are the differences between these investment terms? How long has responsible investing even been around?
Understanding how ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors impact investment decisions, and the inclusions and exclusions that comprise a portfolio is important. A better understanding of your investments should help align them with your personal beliefs.