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Today, we dispel the decades-old myth that performance must be sacrificed when investing responsibly in Sustainable/ESG assets. This myth rises again and again like Freddy Krueger in a horror movie, and, like Freddy, the myth should be laid to rest. ESG Performance Evidence is mounting, with global money flows into Sustainable/ESG assets soaring, that highly-rated…
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Does Sustainable Investing require the acceptance of lower returns? This is a myth. Performance tracking against benchmarks suggests that investors who are in alignment with their values and beliefs are now achieving competitive or better returns than traditional (depending on the specific investment). Keep in mind that ESG data is now available on every large…
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“Sustainable Investing aims to identify companies that offer potential for strong financial returns while also demonstrating a commitment to sustainable business practices and positive impact. Sustainability is typically evaluated through analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, practices, and performance.” * Excerpt, Putnam Investments, “What is sustainable investing?” Decades ago, I lived in a…
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There are a number of terms used for Sustainable Investing. How are they different? There’s no question: the four terms which have been used interchangeably for Sustainable Investing warrant clarification: Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Impact Investing ESG Investing (Environmental-Social-Governance) Sustainable Investing Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) was the original label established decades ago and was a…
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