Dawn of a new hope for ESG: Growing awareness of global issues will see sustainable investment skyrocket

Corporates slowly taking notice

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing refers to incorporating sustainable factors into the investment decision making process.

Judging these criteria can take the form of positive/negative screening, such as including a company that uses renewable energy or perhaps excluding a company with a poor record of gender diversity. This approach can also be met through thematic investing, for instance, gaining exposure to a socially responsible ETF such as iShares MSCI KLD 400. As ESG assets reach the £800bn mark, I discuss what implications this can have for retail clients and what lies ahead for sustainable investing.  All roads lead to net zero: Is government's Ten Point Plan the starting gun for a green invest...