The next generation of responsible investing

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Hebb Tessa.
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: Dordrecht New York
Publication Dates: c2012.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Advances in business ethics research ; 1
Subjects:
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2348-1
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvii, 258 p.):
ISBN: 9789400723481 (electronic bk.)
9400723482 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: F830
CLC: F830.59-05
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
In the face of the recent financial crisis there is increased focus on long-term investment strategies. This is particularly true for institutional investors who manage our retirement savings. Simultaneously there is increased demand that financial assets be invested with an understanding of long-term environmental and social sustainability. Responsible investing provides a long-term sustainable investment strategy that values environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decision-making. Responsible Investing has always had a broad mandate. Put simply, it is a long-term sus.