Investors Face ESG Shock as Risk Mispriced, Cambridge Study Says

At first glance, ESG might seem to be just another acronym in the corporate world. But behind these three letters — alluding to environmental, social and governance criteria — there is a profound change in how to understand the professional role. It is no longer enough to master technical skills: training under this approach means teaching new generations to take charge of the impacts their decisions have on the environment, people and instituti…

Investors Face ESG Shock as Risk Mispriced, Cambridge Study Says

Investors lack financial incentives to chase sustainable targets, leaving them more exposed to losses once sentiment shifts, according to a study by academics at the University of Cambridge.

9 visits The recent column by Axel Kaiser published by the Foundation for Progress, entitled “The myth of ESG”, raises a severe criticism of the corporate sustainability approach known as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). According to Kaiser, the ESG would be an ideological imposition that diverts companies from its essential purpose: maximizing profits for shareholders. However, this vision not only oversimplifies the phenomenon, but …

They are characterized by the intention to create benefits beyond economic performance and seek to solve social and/or environmental problems, such as the fight against poverty, lack of access to education or health and climate change, among other things. Read more

There's a ‘lack of understanding’ around ESG funds, says L&G

There remains significant confusion and a “lack of understanding” around the risks associated with environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds, according to Sonja Laud, chief investment officer at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Speaking at the Morningstar Investment Conference on 7 May, Laud said this confusion is a key reason why headlines continue to highlight ESG underperformance. She also pointed to regulation in the sect…

ESG Analytics Announces Launch of Next Generation ESG Platform.

ESG Analytics announces launch of next generation ESG platform.