ESG’s role in equity investing

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THE merits of integrating ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria and sustainability into an investment decision are clear, argues one fund manager.

According to Amundi Asset Management head of equities Kasper Elmgreen, doing so will add value both in terms of being able to deliver better risk-adjusted return as well as in terms of helping to put focus on and ultimately improve important ESG parameters for companies and society.