ESG Investing: The Little Engine That Could

May 15, 2020 — ESG began as a niche type of investing and has since captivated investors across the globe. Incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors has certainly been touted as a way to potentially mitigate previously overlooked financial risks while aligning with investors’ personal values. One of the biggest challenges for ESG investing has been, and still is, the question of returns. Did ESG investing really deliver the same, if not better, returns as traditional investing? Did ESG investing really cover losses on the downside? These questions were answered with a resounding “yes” in the first quarter of 2020.