Four myths about responsible investing busted

Dispelling falsehoods on ESG investing

The concept of investing responsibly has been around for more than two decades, but it is only now starting to gain significant traction with the mainstream investment population.

Part of the reason for this is a series of falsehoods which have taken root in the collective conscience of investors, including the belief that responsible investing somehow underperforms compared to alternative investment styles. European investors remain sceptical on ESG Another popular one is that there is simply no place for being responsible when it comes to investing. However, the rise of companies such as Beyond Meat, which are displaying clear signs of success, are helping to change some of these ingrained biases, according to Ryan Smith, head of ESG research at Kames Capi...