The ESG Investing Handbook: Insights and developments in environmental, social and governance investment

by Becky O'Connor

As global governments and regulators set an agenda for net zero carbon emissions, the focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria among investors, from pension scheme members to institutions, is on the rise.The ESG Investing Handbook is an indispensable guide to the history, developments and latest thinking into the future of ESG investing from some of the most influential names in the business.Featuring interviews Beauvilain, Director, Impax Asset ManagementTony Burdon, CEO, Make My Money MatterMark Campanale, Founder & Executive Chairman,Carbon TrackerAmy Clarke, Chief Impact Officer, Tribe Impact CapitalKeith Davies, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Federated Hermes LtdBruce Davis, co-founder, Abundance InvestmentIngrid Holmes, Director, Green Finance InstituteYan Swiderski, co-founder, Global Returns ProjectRichard Wilson, CEO interactive investorThe Baillie Gifford Global Stewardship TeamExpert Editor, Becky O’Connor covers the big questions and key themes, such as the effectiveness of divestment versus engagement strategies for promoting positive change as well as difficult topics, such as greenwash. In this fast-moving and often demanding area for both asset managers and investors, this book will look at some big questions and themes, such • Does ESG always boost financial performance?• Is it possible to be good at all three factors at the same time?• Can investors trust ESG ratings?

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2022