The ESG Investing Handbook

Download or read book The ESG Investing Handbook written by Becky O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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: Mark Campanale, Founder & Executive Chairman of Carbon Tracker, Richard Curtis, Film Director/Make My Money Matter, Andrew Cave, Head of Governance & Sustainability, Baillie Gifford, Lisa Beauvilain, Director, Impax Asset Management, Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School, Keith Davies, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Federated Hermes - International, Amy Clarke, CEO, Tribe Impact Capital, Bruce Davis, co-founder, Abundance Investment. Expert 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 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?