Environmental, Social, and Governance

“Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is used to screen investments based on corporate policies and to encourage companies to act responsibly.”

“Many mutual funds, brokerage firms, and roboadvisors now offer investment products that employ ESG principles.”

“ESG investing can also help portfolios avoid holding companies engaged in risky or unethical practices are held accountable.”

“The rapid growth of ESG investment funds in recent years has led to claims that companies have been insincere or misleading in touting their ESG accomplishments.”