20 min

Socially Responsible Investing & the Rise of 'ESG‪'‬ What's Your Basis?

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The way investors value their investments has begun to evolve. For many, it's no longer just about profitability, they also want their money to make a positive impact on society and the world. While the practice of socially responsible investing (SRI) has been around for decades, it, alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact investing, has risen to the top of investors' minds, accounting for more than $1 out of every $3 under professional management in the U.S. in 2020. We explore the differences in these concepts as well as what investors should look for before placing their money.

The way investors value their investments has begun to evolve. For many, it's no longer just about profitability, they also want their money to make a positive impact on society and the world. While the practice of socially responsible investing (SRI) has been around for decades, it, alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact investing, has risen to the top of investors' minds, accounting for more than $1 out of every $3 under professional management in the U.S. in 2020. We explore the differences in these concepts as well as what investors should look for before placing their money.

20 min