We are now publishing our ESG links on a monthly basis. You can check out the previous set of links including a look at some of the contradictions of ESG investing.
Quote of the Day
“You don’t lose by implementing ESG.”
(Seth Pruitt)
Gender
- How PE firms are trying to upgrade their hiring of diverse candidates. (institutionalinvestor.com)
- What percentage of COO, CCO, and CTO roles do women fill in the global marketplace? (alphaarchitect.com)
- A review of "Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management" by Ellen Carr and Katrina Dudley. (blogs.cfainstitute.org)
Criticisms
- Passive ESG implementation is going to give the space a bad reputation. (caia.org)
- MSCI's ($MSCI) ESG rating focus doesn't touch on the impact of a company's actions. (bloomberg.com)
- Is ESG ultimately doomed? (etf.com)
Quant stuff
- Just how big has the 'greenium' been over the past few years? (alphaarchitect.com)
- What is a stock's 'carbon beta'? (evidenceinvestor.com)
ESG
- Companies are turning to universities to coach prospective board candidates, offering training on topics from corporate governance to committee work. (wsj.com)
- European investors are laser-focused on ESG funds. (klementoninvesting.substack.com)
- Buying a coal mine and shutting it down is harder than it looks. (wsj.com)
- A recap of recent ESG articles including “The Impact of Impact Investing.” (investmentecosystem.com)
- An excerpt from "Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing: How to Live Your Values and Achieve Your Financial Goals with ESG, SRI, and Impact Investing." (evidenceinvestor.com)