The topic of greenwashing is back in the spotlight following the case raised against DWS and the various accusations directed at the company about the declaration of its ESG assets under management.
Analysing an ESG fund solely by considering the portfolio holdings, without taking into account the investment strategy and who actually manages it, is misleading and ambiguous. In addition to analysing the portfolio, it is important to consider the asset manager, the investment team and the strategy separately, which results in a more reliable and holistic sustainability rating. Investors and advisors need assistance in identifying truly sustainable investments across all asset classes, in order to help avoid the issue of greenwashing. Understanding the dynamics in the ESG investing ...
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