Investing is not for just returns; there are investors who go beyond the math and invest in companies and businesses that support causes or care about the environment and governance. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has existed in some form or the other for several decades, but in recent years there has been a resurgence in this type of investing. The ESG space encompasses climate change, biodiversity, health, financial inclusion, livelihood, women’s empowerment and food security, among others. As a result, ESG is at the forefront of investment decisions and the functioning of many businesses even as regulators across the world are framing guidelines for ESG investing.
WHAT IS ESG INVESTING?
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