Morningstar defines sustainable investing as the practice of “incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions.” Sustainable investing aims “to help generate long-term, competitive financial returns along with positive societal impact.”
See also:
- Sustainable Investing: Where to Start with Your Clients, Jon Hale, Morningstar Research Services LLC, 6/13/18
- Why It’s So Hard to Invest with a Conscience, Ron Leiber, New York Times, 3/2/18