Description
Book SynopsisResponsible Investing serves as a holistic resource on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing for undergraduate and graduate programs. It provides a thorough background and history of ESG investing, as well as cutting-edge industry developments, introducing the reader to the rapidly evolving field of responsible investing.
Building on the first edition, this second edition provides updates where appropriate, as well as new emphasis on the development of standards in terminology and metrics. Opening with the background of ESG investing, the book discusses the development of ESG risks and provides an overview of ESG rating systems. It outlines the current position of ESG investing in portfolio management through granular analysis, offers insight into common investor concerns about ESG investments, presents qualitative theories, and reviews literature modeling ESG investment performance. Finally, the authors provide readers with a foundation on the develo
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. A Historical Survey of ESG Investing 3. Common Methods for Incorporating ESG Investments into Portfolio Management 4. The Development of ESG Risk and the ESG Rating System 5. Regulation, Reporting, and Taxonomy in ESG Investing 6. The Impact of Common Investment Theories on ESG Investment Trends 7. The Current Role of ESG Investing in Portfolio Management 8. Common Investor Concerns Regarding ESG Investment Strategies 9. Commonly Held ESG Views and Practical Considerations 10. Methods for Modelling Risk and Return for Traditional Investments
