How to Invest in Sustainable and Responsible Assets

The video discusses the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, highlighting its growth since 2006 and the principles guiding it. It emphasizes the need for long-term investment strategies, addressing skepticism with emerging evidence of ESG's positive impact on performance. Practical examples illustrate how ESG factors are integrated into investment decisions, focusing on risk management. The video also explores regional differences in ESG adoption, noting that while the coasts and Canada are more receptive, the middle of the USA remains resistant.

What is the primary focus of the investment strategy discussed in the first section?

• Short-term gains

• Long-term returns

• Immediate profit

• Quarterly performance

What is a common misconception about ESG investments?

• They are only relevant in Europe

• They require sacrificing returns

• They are only for large companies

• They are easy to implement

Which university conducted a study showing better performance for managers considering ESG factors?

• MIT

• Oxford University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What is one of the practical examples of applying ESG principles mentioned in the third section?

• Reducing employee benefits

• Focusing on thermal coal

• Expanding risk factors

• Increasing short-term profits

Which region in the USA is most resistant to ESG strategies?

• East Coast

• Middle of the country

• Southern states

• West Coast