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

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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 with: Lisa Beauvilain Director Impax Asset Management Tony Burdon CEO Make My Money Matter Mark Campanale Founder & Executive Chairman Carbon Tracker Amy Clarke Chief Impact Officer Tribe Impact Capital Keith Davies Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Federated Hermes Ltd Bruce Davis co-founder Abundance Investment Ingrid Holmes Director Green Finance Institute Yan Swiderski co-founder Global Returns Project Richard Wilson CEO interactive investor The Baillie Gifford Global Stewardship Team Expert Editor Becky OConnor 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 as: 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?