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Investing with Impact: How ESG Criteria are Reshaping the Financial Landscape

Michael Bennett

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2025-06-29

A growing movement in finance is proving that profit and purpose can go hand-in-hand. This article demystifies ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, explaining what these criteria mean and how they are empowering investors to drive positive change while seeking strong financial returns.


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What Does ESG Actually Mean?

ESG provides a framework for evaluating a company's performance on a broad range of sustainability and ethical issues. Environmental criteria assess a company's impact on the planet (e.g., carbon emissions, water usage). Social criteria examine how it manages relationships with its employees, suppliers, customers, and communities (e.g., labor standards, data privacy). Governance deals with a company's leadership, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.

Profit and Purpose are Not Mutually Exclusive

The old myth that sustainable investing means sacrificing returns is being debunked. Companies with strong ESG practices are often better managed, more resilient to risk, and more innovative. They are better at attracting and retaining talent and enjoy stronger brand loyalty. As a result, a growing body of evidence suggests that strong ESG performance is correlated with strong long-term financial performance, making it a smart choice for any investor.


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