{"product_id":"esg-investing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119771098","title":"ESG Investing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour guide to investing for a more sustainable world \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in one’s own future has always been a good financial move. But what if you want to ensure that the companies you have a financial interest in are also helping to improve the present and future of all of us—and of the planet? More than ever before, sustainable investors want to be confident that a company’s Environmental (net zero emissions target), Social (response to the Covid-19 pandemic), and Governance (no repeats of Enron and WorldCom) policies and actions are positively impacting the global outlook—and to identify ways that their dollar can incentivize business leaders to do even better. The worldwide rise of an Environmental, Socially Responsible, and Governance (ESG) approach to investing shows you’re not alone, and the $30+ trillion—and growing—committed in this way says it’s already become a transformative global movement. ESG provides a framework for evaluating companies that, unlike unrelated investment strategies, informs and guides sustainable investment. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if you’re a novice investor, \u003ci\u003eESG For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will allow you to hit this new investing landscape running, providing you with measurable ways to factor ESG into company performance, see how these are reflected in your investment return, and show how you can monitor companies to ensure your money is being put to ethical use. You’ll also become familiar with the big names to follow in the ESG world, how they’re already effecting positive change, and how you can help. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify the drivers for each category of ESG \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine and measure material ESG factors for investing success \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand principles for building a diversified sustainable portfolio \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize material ESG factors effect on company performance \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eESG investing introduces powerful tools to do real and lasting good: this book shows you how to use them to help make everyone’s future, including your own, much more secure.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting to Know ESG \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Entering the World of ESG Investing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the Current ESG Landscape 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring What ESG Is (and Isn’t) 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the breadth of ESG 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing SRI, ethical, and impact investing to ESG 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether ESG delivers good investment performance 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding ESG’s Impact on the Environment, Society, and Governance 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting environmental and global warming targets 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding solutions to social challenges 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting corporate governance requirements 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing International Standards to Determine ESG Objectives 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading the charge: European legislation on ESG 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAhead of its time: The United Nations 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying focused: The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a framework: The Global Reporting Initiative 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Back to the Future: Understanding the Evolution and Growth of ESG Investing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the Evolution of Investing in ESG 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting through the ages: From SRI to ESG 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo green: The changing global environment 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn trend: Changing investor demographics 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrunch the numbers: Evolving data and analytics 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the “Personality” of an ESG Company 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining material ESG factors 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming a materiality analysis 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying weights to materiality measures 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why ESG Is Important 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal sustainability challenges 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe interest of millennial investors in ESG 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore systematic, quantitative, objective, and financially relevant approaches 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Specific ESG Ratings and Metrics 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData quality, ratings bias, and standardization 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssues with ESG scoring 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eESG momentum importance 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying artificial intelligence and data science to ESG analysis 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining an ESG Policy 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarize yourself with ESG and asset owner–specific legislation 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndertake a peer review 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview your statement of investment beliefs and core investment principles 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecify responsible investment guidelines 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutline responsible investment procedures 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInclude engagement and active ownership approaches 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpell out reporting requirements 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Give Me an ‘E’! Defining the Environmental Sector in ESG\u003c\/b\u003e 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlining a Company’s Use of Natural Resources 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCO2 or GHG? Climate change and carbon emissions 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClean and green: Energy efficiency 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA crisis awaits: Conservation of water 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is no Planet B: Air and water pollution 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive and let live: Biodiversity 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSee the forest for the trees: Deforestation 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t throw your future away: Waste management 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the Effects of a Company’s Operations on the Environment 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect operations 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply chains 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining “Green” for a Company 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternalizing (or managing) externalities 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 3Rs: Reduce, reuse, and recycle 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing a Company’s Performance as a Steward of the Physical Environment 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging operations to reduce emissions and promote sustainability 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborating with others to create solutions for environmental issues 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Give Me an ‘S’! Investigating the Social Aspects of ESG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Factors in a Company’s Social Performance 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer satisfaction 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData protection and privacy 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender and diversity 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee engagement 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity relations 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman rights 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabor standards 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating a Company’s Social Performance 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe results are in: Achievements 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen in Rome: Differentiating on a national or regional basis 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Measurements for Social Performance 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe alignment of social and economic responsibilities 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term change for people and communities 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on Weight Factors 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake your pick: Different social issues 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink outside the box: Scenario analysis 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Give Me a ‘G’! Decoding the Governance Component of ESG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good Place: Defining What “Good” Corporate Governance Looks Like 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits of good governance 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractices and values 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple stakeholder orientation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk the Walk: Evaluating a Company’s Governance Values 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard responsibilities 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard composition 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudit committee structure 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBribery and corruption 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive compensation 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLobbying 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical contributions 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhistleblower schemes 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead the Way: Emphasizing How ‘G’ Can Dictate the ‘E’ and ‘S’ Factors 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernance as an overarching principle for ESG 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of governments 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAround the World: Underlining Regional Differences in Governance Activities 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging markets 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth America 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEurope 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Highlighting Corporate Greenwashing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Grass Isn’t Always Greener: The Basics of Greenwashing 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the growth of greenwashing 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying the details 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing plain language 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a system 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust When You Thought It Was Safe: Coronawashing 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoronawashing on the corporate side 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoronawashing on the investor side 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Investing in ESG through Different Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Approaches to ESG Investing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Socially Responsible Investing 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at reasons for SRI 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing a best-in-class strategy to an exclusion strategy 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the potential return on SRI decisions 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Impact Investing 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining and tracking “impact” 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring social and environmental outcome targets 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating impact metrics 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Faith-Based Investing 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing religious principles of finance 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining exclusion screening and divesting 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocating for values through proxy voting 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Analyzing Equity-Based Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating ESG Strategies into Investment Decisions 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust the basics: Getting an overview of the process 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing active strategies 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the impact of different ESG scores 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch out: Thinking about risks and disclosures 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating how companies with higher ESG scores outperform 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake it easy: Applying passive strategies 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing relative returns and performance of ESG stocks 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerifying Quantitative Strategies 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing equity portfolios that integrate ESG factors 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting stock index constituent weights 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining which ESG factors matter most in quantitative strategies 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Smart Beta Strategies 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending negative stock screening to smart beta strategies 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ESG equity factors and scores to weight portfolio construction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on a Given Theme 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSector exposure 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThematic exposure 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: ESG and Fixed Income Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Fixed Income (Bond) Factors 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of risk 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for adding ESG to fixed income portfolios 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBond issuer goals 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefraying interest rate costs 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll together now: ESG integration issues 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBond pricing 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMix it up: Credit and ESG ratings 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing Bond Issuer Differences 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor king and country: Sovereign issuance 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate issuance 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoom for more: Emerging markets 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting Fixed Income Indexes 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Specific ESG Exposures 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the earth: Green bonds 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink big: Social bonds 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep it up: Sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Exploring Derivative and Alternative Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving Passive Returns Using ESG Indexes 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basics of exchange-traded products 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOTC derivatives 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding blocks: Structured products 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Focus on ESG in Alternative Assets 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable lending 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eESG in hedge funds 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Illiquid Assets 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAround the block: Real estate 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying foundations: Infrastructure 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHush-hush: Private equity 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in “Traditional” ESG 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePull the plug: The basics of renewable energy investment 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight my fire: Solar power 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere she blows: Wind power 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Highlighting Geographical Differences in ESG Investing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Beginning: Europe 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting the regulatory developments 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying a first mover advantage on ESG investment 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing inflows for ESG funds 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Middle: North America 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting political and regulatory roadblocks in the United States 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Canada’s approach 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving up demand 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe End: Developed versus Emerging Markets 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing that emerging markets are lagging but disclosure is increasing 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting political and regulatory developments 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether an ESG approach is better suited to developed economies 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Applying ESG Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Creating Value through ESG for Corporations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrystal Clear: Corporate Disclosure and Transparency 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the team: ESG engagement 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank you for sharing: Communication from the board 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrow the Pie: Generating Enhanced Returns 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing access to capital 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate adoption and action 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll Up, Roll Up: Attracting More Customers 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking sustainability practices 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring intangible value drivers 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying material opportunities 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePare It Back: Reducing Costs 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen financing 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow low can you go? Lower interest rates and higher credit ratings 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line: Increasing Productivity and Attracting Talent 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Devising an ESG Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere’s a Great Idea: Creating a Plan 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting ESG among key stakeholders 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an internal governance structure 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Reinvent the Wheel: Undertaking a Peer Review 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevising ESG investment strategies 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying, assessing, and selecting ESG investments 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Over It: Reviewing Your Core Investment Principles 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with ESG-Specific Regulations 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Europe and the United States 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking into account sustainability-related risks 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing effective due diligence on ESG greenwashing 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Reporting Requirements 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential characteristics of ESG data 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial factors for investors 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining ESG Engagement 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting constructive dialogue on managing ESG risks 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeizing business opportunities associated with sustainability challenges 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Defining and Measuring ESG Performance and Reporting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Criteria and Metrics 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow the rules: Looking at regulators’ work 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe devil is in the details: Analyzing corporate sustainability reports 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk the walk: Committing to corporate social responsibility practices 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow me the money: Identifying investment performance 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Relative ESG Performance 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgainst the broader market 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgainst specific benchmarks 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Ratings and Rankings 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurities 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolios 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot the sharpest tool: Smart beta 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Frameworks for Reporting 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn your view: ESG objectives 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay by the rules: ESG compliance 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the players: Comparing different frameworks 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Elaborating the ESG Endgame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting the Evolution of ESG from Niche to Mainstream Strategy 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving competitive financial returns with positive ESG impact 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing the need for common terminology 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching the Growing Use and Acceptance of ESG Standards 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into disclosures 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding data consistency 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping national and international financial reporting standards 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Increasing Impact of ESG Ratings and Rankings 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative decisions 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative decisions 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Education 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do investors believe is important? 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat should a company know about its ESG rating? 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Frequently Asked Questions for an ESG Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is ESG Investing? 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich Sustainability Goals Should Be Followed? 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are the Characteristics of an ESG Company? 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Is an ESG Company Rated? 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Investing Principles Should Be Adopted for ESG? 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Stewardship? 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Is an ESG Approach for Asset Owners Implemented? 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Are Benchmarks and Performance Measurement Incorporated in ESG? 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Latest on Disclosures and Reporting? 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Future of ESG Investing? 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Issues Surrounding ESG Portfolio Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for Varying ESG Scores between Rating Agencies 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriteria Used in Creating a Combined ESG Score 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends Driving ESG Materiality 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative Approaches to ESG Analysis 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Analysis: Verifying and Supplementing Quantitative Analysis 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eESG Regulations 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk and Reward 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDerivative and Alternative Instruments 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStranded Assets 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Investing 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Factors Influencing the Growth of ESG Investing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate Change: The Route to Net Zero 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental and Social Issues Coming to the Fore 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStewardship as a Driver for Change 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eESG Disclosures 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation and International Standards 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact Investing: Actively Do Good versus “Do No Harm” 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData and Technology 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsolidation of the ESG Ratings Companies 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical Impacts: Geopolitics and Public Pressure 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Great Resources For ESG Investing 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrendan Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e is co-author of \u003ci\u003eFinTech For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. 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