How Big Investors Can Have a Bigger Societal Impact

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing mushrooms, institutional investors face the challenge of setting standards in portfolio selection. While a common tactic is to avoid companies whose ESG practices are not up to snuff, investors’ active engagement is more likely to bring about lasting change and create shareholder value. This expert article from Boston Consulting Group professionals David Young, Vinay Shandal and Sarah Burleigh outlines why a proactive approach is critical, but examples of how some investors tackle ESG investing would have improved the text. Nonetheless, getAbstract recommends it to investors and financial executives.