- For many years, divestment has been seen as the fastest, most effective way to lower a portfolio’s carbon footprint - and many universities and affiliated foundations continue to grapple with the question of whether to divest or not.
- Materiality is the weighting of ESG characteristics, such as carbon exposure, in proportion to how materially they will impact the financial outcomes of a specific industry.
- So, why does all of this matter? Because materiality helps investors incorporate relevant, impactful ESG considerations into their portfolios, thereby potentially better enhancing returns.
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To Divest Or Not To Divest? We Believe That's The Wrong Question