Webinar: Debunking ESG Myths with Ethic and As You Sow

October 23, 2024 | 11 am ET

This webinar with Ethic and As You Sow dispelled prevalent myths surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The session focused on clarifying misconceptions that could hinder effective sustainable investing and provided actionable insights to support informed decision-making.

Key myths addressed included:

  • ESG is a One-Size-Fits-All Framework: Participants explored how ESG principles can be tailored to reflect the unique values and sustainability goals of institutions, fostering personalized engagement and investment strategies.
  • Impact Investing Sacrifices Performance: The webinar examined recent evidence, including findings from a Morgan Stanley report, indicating that responsible investing outperformed traditional investment approaches in the first two quarters of 2024.
  • Funds Labeled as ESG Are Truly Sustainable: Attendees understood the implications of the 2023 FCA fund naming rule in the UK, which requires many US mutual funds to clarify their sustainability claims, revealing inconsistencies between labeling and actual practices.
  • Impact Investing Should Only Focus on Philanthropy: Participants discovered how Ethic and As You Sow assist institutions in aligning philanthropic initiatives with investment portfolios to maximize overall impact.
  • ESG is Political and Partisan: The session highlighted how institutions can personalize their investment strategies based on core values while promoting transparency in corporate practices.
  • Sustainability Data Is Inadequate: The evolving landscape of sustainability data was addressed, demonstrating its growing reliability and relevance for institutional investors.

This webinar equipped participants with essential talking points and information needed to effectively communicate the benefits of sustainable investing to colleagues, board members, and investment committees.

Participants:

  • Gained a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of ESG investing and how to implement tailored strategies within institutional portfolios.
  • Reviewed compelling data that underscores the performance advantages of responsible investing.
  • Learned effective strategies for aligning philanthropic efforts with investment decisions, enhancing overall institutional impact.

IEN and experts from Ethic and As You Sow hosted this critical conversation, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of ESG principles and promoting effective sustainable investing practices within institutions.

Recording

Speakers

 

 

Claire Quigley, Lead Relationship Manager, Institutions, ETHIC
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 Andy Behar, CEO, As You Sow
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Kellen Parker, Director of Sustainability Data & Insights, ETHIC
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