Woke ESG: What ESG investing is and isn’t | Blythe Clark, ESG Global Advisors

How do we actually define ESG investing? In March, 21 Republican attorneys general expressed their concerns around ESG to 53 of the largest fund firms, arguing that their focus on ESG is not in line with their clients’ financial interests. 

At the center of the debate is a focus on what ESG investing is, what it is not, and the role of risk. To unpack all of this, we sat down with Blythe Clark, director at ESG Global Advisors. She explains why it’s essential to differentiate between values and valuation, and gives an overview of why, when viewed through the lens of financial materiality, ESG investing is consistent with fiduciary duty. Plus, she and Keesa discuss a fantastic chart (link below) that ESG Global Advisors has to explain the different types of ESG investing. 

Responsible Investment Spectrum chart: https://www.esgglobaladvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-Spectrum-Reimagined-v6-copy.png 

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Keesa Schreane is a highly in-demand author, keynote speaker, and consultant, whose expertise includes ESG, risk analysis, sustainable finance, and corporate reporting. Her work has appeared in outlets including Black Enterprise, Bloomberg, CNBC, CBS, Essence, FinTech TV, and Latina, and she serves on numerous boards and committees, including Ceres President’s Council.

About Climate Money Work

Climate Money Work is veteran podcast host and author Keesa Schreane’s new podcast, which explores complex climate, workplace, governance and social issues. Throughout each episode, Keesa will both host compelling conversations with experts and offer her own insights on how corporates, investors, and regulators might find solutions — and common ground.