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Modern ESG Screening: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors
Modern ESG Screening: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors

September 11, 2024

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ESG screening has evolved into a vital and versatile component in the toolkit of responsible investors looking to align their investment portfolios with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. While it originated primarily as an exclusionary practice, ESG screening has transformed into a customized, sophisticated tool for both exclusion and inclusion, particularly relevant in today’s market for creating thematic sustainable portfolios and funds.

ESG Screening

The Essence of Modern ESG Screening

In its contemporary form, ESG screening involves evaluating companies based on various parameters such as their products and services, ESG controversies, and alignment with global regulations and frameworks. All sustainability data can be effectively utilized for screening based on different priorities by simply setting the relevant thresholds. This evaluation can lead to either exclusion or inclusion in investment portfolios, depending on the investor’s objectives and the nature of the company’s ESG profile.

Impact ratings also act as a positive screening tool, enabling FMPs to identify top performers in various sectors and select them in a portfolio or specific fund accordingly. Such ratings can be utilized for Best-In-Class portfolios and Impact Investing strategies.

Conclusion

As sustainable investing continues to evolve, ESG screening has transformed from a simple exclusionary tool into a sophisticated instrument for portfolio construction. Its ability to support both negative and positive screening makes it particularly valuable in today’s market, where investors increasingly seek to create thematic portfolios that not only avoid harm but actively contribute to sustainable development.

Positive screening, in particular, offers a powerful means to build portfolios with enhanced sustainability profiles. It’s especially useful for thematic strategies and impact investing, allowing investors to concentrate their capital on companies and sectors that are considered leaders in ESG performance.

By leveraging customized ESG screening, investors and fund managers can create more targeted, impactful, and differentiated sustainable investment products. This evolution in screening reflects the broader shift in sustainable investing — from merely avoiding negative impacts to proactively seeking positive change through investment decisions.


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