According to the US SIF, total US-domiciled assets under management (AUM) using sustainable investing strategies grew from $12 trillion at the start of 2018 to $17.1 trillion at the start of 2020, an increase of 42 percent (SustainFi).

ESG funds have grown steadily since the term was first coined in 2005. With each passing year more and more assets flow into ESG funds.

ESG funds, once thought to be a “passing fad,” continue to grow rapidly capturing more than half the new net money from investors in 2020.

If you’re not, you may want to consider it. Many investors are looking to make sense of the current turmoil in the U.S. and investing with their conscience can often help.

Michael Jantzi, Founder of Sustainalytics, spoke at the Morningstar Virtual Conference and shared his insights on the current market and impact on sustainable investing. He believes we’re at an inflection point and change is ahead.

The Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule that would restrict using ESG funds in retirement plans.

We’re in the midst of a global pandemic and economies across the world have felt the economic strain since early this year.

From January through April of this year, $12.2 billion flowed into ESG funds – which was more than double the amount that flowed in during that same time period in 2019.

We all have a story to tell. It is important that you do just that. Tell it — consistently, concisely, and frequently.

Your story is your unique identity. It quickly tells listeners who you are and what makes you different, while also providing structure and a certain kind of raison d’être for employees and internal stakeholders. 

Investments in environmental, social and governance funds (ESG) quadrupled in size last year.

Experts anticipate that Responsible Investing will dominate the investment space in the new decade and that Asia is poised to be the frontrunner.

Morningstar has made significant enhancements to the Sustainability Rating for funds.