A Collaborative Conversation: Thoughts and Ideas From Finance and Investment Practitioners—What Can You Learn From Our Collective Experience Thus Far?

ESG investing faces data inconsistencies, regulatory challenges, and political divisions. While Europe leads, the U.S. lags in ESG integration. ESG serves as a risk, return, or ethical factor, with rising regulatory scrutiny to prevent greenwashing. Investors must balance fiduciary duties with sustainability. ESG is evolving as part of assessing company quality, requiring genuine integration over marketing. Climate risk measurement relies on diverse data sources, with active strategies enabling deeper analysis, engagement, and risk control.