The story of investment in the twenty-first century so far has been the story of sustainable investment. The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance estimates that at the beginning of 2020, sustainable investment worldwide was worth $35.3trn.
Despite ESG investing being dragged into the political debate in recent years, this trend is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. This is because away from the heat and noise of politics, retail investors want to invest in ways which generate returns, but do not cost the earth. Passive asset managers pick up steam in fund selector rankings This appetite is also driving institutional investors via pension schemes, shareholder activism and a growing awareness amongst businesses of the obligations they have to our shared environment. As younger cohorts of investors come online, thi...
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