The ESG Investing Handbook

As global governments and regulators set an agenda for net zero carbon emissions, the focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria among investors, from pension scheme members to institutions, is on the rise.


The ESG Investing Handbook is an indispensable guide to the history, developments and latest thinking into the future of ESG investing from some of the most influential names in the business.


Featuring interviews with:


Lisa Beauvilain, Director, Impax Asset Management

Tony Burdon, CEO, Make My Money Matter

Mark Campanale, Founder & Executive Chairman,Carbon Tracker

Amy Clarke, Chief Impact Officer, Tribe Impact Capital

Keith Davies, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Federated Hermes Ltd

Bruce Davis, co-founder, Abundance Investment

Ingrid Holmes, Director, Green Finance Institute

Yan Swiderski, co-founder, Global Returns Project

Richard Wilson, CEO interactive investor

The Baillie Gifford Global Stewardship Team


Expert Editor, Becky O’Connor covers the big questions and key themes, such as the effectiveness of divestment versus engagement strategies for promoting positive change as well as difficult topics, such as greenwash. In this fast-moving and often demanding area for both asset managers and investors, this book will look at some big questions and themes, such as:


• Does ESG always boost financial performance?

• Is it possible to be good at all three factors at the same time?

• Can investors trust ESG ratings?