ESG (or “environmental, social, and governance”) investing has been one of the hottest financial trends in recent years. It promises something that sounds too good to be true: You can invest in a way that aligns with your moral compass, and you don’t have to sacrifice returns to do it. But…can you?

We’re joined by Alex Edmans, a professor of finance at London Business School and expert in the field, to help us cut through the greenwashing.

Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/sustainable-investing.

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