Values at Work: Sustainable Investing and ESG Reporting

Sustainable investing is a rapidly growing and evolving field, with investors expressing interest in ESG metrics and reporting. Companies face a sustainability imperative and need to remake their business models to respond to pressing issues. This edited book covers the latest trends, tools, and thinking in sustainable investing and ESG reporting, providing a practical reference for investors, financial advisors, companies, and academics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 239 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Sustainable investing is a rapidly expanding and dynamic field that is attracting increasing attention from investors who are increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics and reporting. Companies are facing a sustainability imperative, and the need to remake their business models to address a range of pressing issues such as climate change, air and water pollution, racial justice, workplace diversity, economic inequality, privacy, corporate integrity, and good governance. Investors of all types, from equities to fixed income and from private equity to impact-investing, are seeking to understand which companies will be market leaders in a business future that is redefining sustainability. As a result, investment strategies, risk models, financial vehicles, applications, data, metrics, standards, and regulations are all evolving rapidly around the world.

In order to better understand the current status and movement of this dynamic field and to provide a practical reference for the growing pool of investors, financial advisors, companies, and academics seeking information on sustainable investing and ESG reporting, this edited book covers the latest trends, tools, and thinking. It showcases the work of authors from leading companies and academic institutions across a range of vital topics such as financial disclosure, portfolio assessment, ESG metrics construction, and law as well as regulation. Readers of the book will be better equipped to identify and address the hurdles to moving mainstream capital toward more sustainable companies, investments, and projects.

The importance of sustainable investing cannot be overstated, as it has the potential to drive positive change and create a more sustainable and equitable future for all. By integrating ESG factors into investment decisions, investors can help to promote responsible business practices, reduce environmental impact, and support social and economic development. Moreover, sustainable investing can provide long-term financial benefits, as companies that prioritize sustainability tend to be more resilient and efficient in the face of changing market conditions.

However, there are also challenges associated with sustainable investing, such as the need for consistent and transparent reporting, the lack of standardized metrics and standards, and the potential for greenwashing. To address these challenges, investors, financial advisors, and companies need to work together to develop and implement best practices for sustainable investing and ESG reporting. This includes the use of standardized metrics and reporting frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), as well as the development of transparent and accountable investment strategies and policies.

In conclusion, sustainable investing is a rapidly growing and evolving field that is presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors, financial advisors, companies, and academics. By embracing sustainable investing and ESG reporting, we can help to create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030556150
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020