Is ESG investing counterproductive? | Professor Kelly Shue from Yale School of Management

Kelly Shue argues that investors who focus on the E.S.G. rating of a company or an investment fund are making a fundamental mistake. This episode she joins Bryce and Ren to talk about this counterproductive impact. Kelly Shue challenges the common belief that E.S.G. (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing makes the world greener. She argues that the math behind this concept doesn't add up and that the approach may not be as effective as many believe.

As Professor of Finance, at Yale School of Management, Professor Shue's academic interests lie at the intersection of behavioural economics and empirical corporate finance. Her research has explored the Peter Principle, compensation and promotions, gender and negotiations, the gambler's fallacy, contrast effects and non-proportional thinking in asset pricing, and executive social networks. Her co-author on this paper was Samuel Hartsmark.

To read Counterproductive Sustainable Investing, click here. Want more Equity Mates? Click here. 

Also, big announcement from us – we’ve a new book! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is out now at all bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia.

*****

In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 

*****

Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. 

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. 

Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. 

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.