Is social the most important part of ESG investing? – AXA Investment Managers

Integrating social factors can potentially build more sustainable long-term investment portfolios.

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... Social issues are core to investing as they concern basic activities like the provision of food, energy, and shelter, as well as focusing on access and inclusivity to education, financial services, employment, technology, and entertainment. Across the entire spectrum, active, sustainability-focused investors can support business that score well from a social perspective in all these economic dimensions. Active, responsible investment is the key to understanding how social factors can contribute to superior long-term sustainable returns.

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