Unlock the secrets of ESG and sustainability investing with Professor Todd Cort from the Yale School of Management. Explore the nuanced differences between ESG investing, impact investing, and corporate sustainability efforts, and understand how they cater to various stakeholder concerns and investor motivations. This episode promises to clarify how corporate sustainability impacts stakeholders like customers and employees, while ESG investing focuses on the financial materiality of environmental, social, and governance factors for investors.

This episode breaks down the empirical evidence linking ESG performance to financial success, referencing comprehensive meta-analytic studies. We explore the world of ESG ratings with agencies like MSCI and Sustainalytics and understand the complexities and criticisms they face. We also get practical advice on identifying the most financially material ESG risks for your investment portfolio and explain why the performance of ESG-labeled funds remains an area of ongoing scrutiny.

Lastly, we delve into the significance of investment fund labels and what they mean for retail investors. Navigate through the financial materiality of pressing ESG topics like climate change, biodiversity, and DEI, and learn how to handle conflicting views in the ESG space.

Todd also recommends essential reads such as "Net Positive" and "Beaverland" to equip aspiring sustainable business leaders with the knowledge they need. This episode is packed with valuable insights to help you align your investments with your values and understand the skills needed for leading in today’s evolving business landscape.

More inspirations from Todd: https://som.yale.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/todd-cort
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