Does Big Oil Belong in ESG Portfolios?
As ESG consultants, we read with interest the recent Reuters article on Deutsche Bank's perspective that oil companies have a place in ESG investment portfolios.
Mark McNees
Sustainability is a Business Imperative
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, sought to convert two of its sector ETFs to ESG versions tracking new low-carbon indices.
Navigating ESG and the Defense Industry
At McNees Group, we believe sincerely adopting ESG requires analyzing societal purpose, not just financial returns, when making investment decisions. Rather than blanket exclusions, a nuanced process assessing ethical risks and weighing positives against potential human costs is prudent.