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ESG, Shorthand, and Shortcuts

Brown Advisory

In other words, investors prioritizing strict fiduciary duty could focus on ESG information in an effort to make better investment decisions; if other stakeholders are interested in sustainable development, that’s also a win. But ESG information is just that: information.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty. The “other 95%” of the portfolio existed solely as a financial engine.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty. The “other 95%” of the portfolio existed solely as a financial engine.