Socially Responsible Investment – ILA-Study Group – Introduction
U. of St. Gallen Law & Economics Working Paper No. 2013-19
ILA-Proceedings 2012, 1000-1002
8 Pages Posted: 7 Apr 2013 Last revised: 7 Jun 2014
Date Written: August 29, 2012
Abstract
Socially Responsible Investment – in particular Environmental Social Governance issues (ESG) including human rights – is becoming a crucial issue. Although not a new concept, the integration of ESG and human rights factors into investment decisions remains a challenge. Given recent corporate governance developments it is being given increasing focus and legitimacy and enjoys growing support amongst asset owners, investors and authorities. A range of initiatives already exist or are in the process of being launched. The time is right for a deeper analysis. This short paper introduces the subject and outlines the mandate of the ILA-study group.
Keywords: Socially responsible investment, environmental social governance, human rights
JEL Classification: H41, F23, F60, K33
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