Fund exposure to controversial industries shows the complexity of ESG investing

Developing a framework of both language and benchmarks is intrinsic to categorising and understanding the somewhat nebulous and occasionally contradictory nature of ESG investing.  However, as more organisations have sought to introduce these benchmarks via ratings, screening services and data products, investors - who the measures are ultimately aimed at - are increasingly finding it confusing to know where or what investments they can make that will match their own principles. Research is another important facet for providing greater understanding and transparency to the market. Thi...