What is ESG, and why should investors care?

Through analyzing factors such as carbon emissions, diversity, and corruption, ESG reporting helps shareholders make strategic and sustainable investment decisions. On April 5 th, I attended a keynote address entitled “ESG: Global Breakthrough or BS?”, an event hosted by UT’s Center for Global Business.

What does ESG investing stand for?

What Is ESG Investing? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Investors are increasingly applying these non-financial factors as part of their analysis process to identify material risks and growth opportunities.

What is meant by ESG investing?

“ESG” stands for environmental, social, and governance. ESG investing is a way of investing in companies based on their commitment to one or more ESG factors. It is often also called sustainable investing, socially responsible investing, and impact investing.