Shorting for ESG: Could liquid alternatives be part of the next wave of responsible investments?

An ongoing debate for the industry

Valeria Martinez
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Shorting has not traditionally been thought of as a robust way to meet ESG objectives, with popular methods tending towards divesting from companies with poor ESG ratings or engaging with firms through shareholder activism.

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