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Controversy
ESG Investing Continues to Be Misunderstood
PRESENTED BY JAY DURAND
he topic of envi- ronmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has become increasingly
popular over the last two to three years, sparking many dis- cussions and questions. What is, at its core, a simple attempt to make better investment deci- sions has surprisingly caused quite a bit of controversy. So, what are we talking about when we discuss ESG investing, and what is fueling the debate?