TY - BOOK AU - Hill,John TI - Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing: a balanced analysis of the theory and practice of a sustainable portfolio SN - 9780128186923 (pbk.) AV - HG4515.13 .H55 2020 U1 - 332.6 HIL 23 PY - 2020///] CY - Amsterdam PB - Academic Press, is an imprint of Elsevier KW - Investments KW - Social aspects KW - Social responsibility of business N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-340) N2 - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing: A Balanced Analysis of the Theory and Practice of a Sustainable Portfolio presents a balanced, thorough analysis of ESG factors as they are incorporated into the investment process. An estimated 25% of all new investments are in ESG funds, with a global total of $23 trillion and the U.S. accounting for almost $9 trillion. Many advocate the sustainability goals promoted by ESG, while others prefer to maximize returns and spend their earnings on social causes. The core problem facing those who want to promote sustainability goals is to define sustainability investing and measure its returns. This book examines theories and their practical implications, illuminating issues that other books leave in the shadows ER -