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What next for ESG? - abrdn

In 2020, investment in sustainable-investment (SI) funds topped $1 trillion, according to reports by Morningstar.

Posted on Mar 09, 2021

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... This sum was spread across 2,706 funds that met some form of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The real total is likely to be larger, however, as the focus on SI funds with specific tilts or exclusionary screens is probably too narrow.

A more considered view would include funds with SI horizons that look beyond short-term financial results and embrace ESG considerations holistically.

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