Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing: Integration and Performance (Routledge International Studies in Money and Banking)

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary finance, the emergence and growth of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing signifies a paradigm shift, redefining the foundational tenets of portfolio analysis and management.This book provides a comprehensive examination of ESG investing, tracing its evolution and current significance in financial markets. It focuses on how ESG principles are integrated into investment strategies and the impact on portfolio performance and market behaviour.It delves into the terminology surrounding ESG investing and elucidates how ESG principles have gained traction, especially with the rise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Further, it analyzes the increasing integration of ESG considerations in capital markets and the resultant shifts in trading and investing behaviors among market participants.It also examines how investors are increasingly aligning their investments with their personal beliefs and values, thus influencing the econo