In the face of the recent financial crisis there is increased focus on long-term investment strategies. This is particularly true for institutional investors who manage our retirement savings.
Simultaneously there is increased demand that financial assets be invested with an understanding of long-term environmental and social sustainability. Responsible investing provides a long-term
sustainable investment strategy that values environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decision-making. Responsible Investing has always had a broad mandate. Put simply,
it is a long-term sustainable investment strategy that seeks to reduce risk in investment portfolios through managing ESG issues in today�� corporations.� �The Next Generation of Responsible
Investment explores this topic in an edited volume intended for those with an interest in finance and business.
