Part 1

Getting to Know ESG

IN THIS PART …

  • Discover how ESG investing isn’t to be confused with socially responsible, ethical, or impact investing.
  • Understand what has driven the evolution and major growth in ESG investing in recent years.
  • Run through the reasons why ESG is important, what the criteria for ESG ratings and metrics are, and what a company needs to do to enhance its ESG score.
  • Investigate the key material indicators and risks for each aspect of ESG: environmental, social, and governance.
  • Identify concerns around “greenwashing,” given the surge in ESG investments.

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