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3. Variations of a Social Finance Theme: Socially Responsible Investing, ESG, Sustainable Investing, and Impact Investing

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Hugo Benedetti
Sarah Ross
Sayan Sarkar
Andrew C. Spieler
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This chapter delves into the evolution and intersection of socially responsible investing (SRI), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, sustainable investing, and impact investing. It highlights how these strategies combine financial returns with positive societal and environmental outcomes. The text explores the principles, objectives, and methods of each investment approach, including screening techniques, shareholder advocacy, and thematic investing. It also addresses the challenges faced by these strategies, such as measurement and reporting issues, greenwashing, and the trade-offs between financial performance and impact. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the future of responsible investing, emphasizing the growing influence of technology, regulation, and shareholder activism in driving positive change. Readers will gain insights into the historical development, practical applications, and future trends of responsible investing, making it a valuable resource for understanding the current landscape of sustainable finance.
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previous chapter The Social Finance Ecosystem
next chapter Factors Driving the Growth of Social Finance
Title
Variations of a Social Finance Theme: Socially Responsible Investing, ESG, Sustainable Investing, and Impact Investing
Authors
Hugo Benedetti
Sarah Ross
Sayan Sarkar
Andrew C. Spieler
Copyright Year
2025
Book
The Palgrave Handbook of Social Finance

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-99905-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-99906-2

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99906-2_3
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