Clauses & Controversies
Ep 33 ft. Matt Wirz
Apr 12, 2021
Guest Matt Wirz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses the rise of ESG investments and green bonds, questioning the credibility of these initiatives. Topics include greenium premiums, Biden administration's impact on ESG policies, and incentivizing environmental behavior through financial mechanisms.
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- Investors' growing interest in green bonds signals shift towards sustainable investments.
- ESG investments face skepticism regarding actual impact and credibility in achieving environmental goals.
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Introduction to ESG Investments
ESG investments have gained significant popularity, amounting to a multi-trillion dollar asset class encompassing various financial markets. ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance principles, is not a distinct asset class but rather a type of investment integrated across different financial products like stocks, bonds, structured finance, and municipal finance.
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