ESG Terminology and Disclosure Can Be Confusing for Investors

Insider
Investors looking to focus on ESG goals might find the inconsistent reporting and broad range of information confusing.
Experts advise investors to look for authenticity from companies reporting on their efforts. 
The conversation was part of Insider's virtual event "Financing Net-Zero," presented by IDA Ireland, which took take place on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Investors looking to implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy into their portfolios may find themselves perplexed by the lack of consistent standards, and the quality of claims made by companies. 
"There are a lot of different definitions for what impact means, what ESG means," said Jeff Cohen, director of capital markets integration at the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. "It can be very easy to get confused or overwhelmed … but ultimately it's about what you are looking to accomplish."

Related Keywords

Ireland ,San Francisco ,California ,United States ,Rebecca Ungarino ,Jeff Cohen ,Gary Gensler ,Andrew Collins ,Exchange Commission ,Sustainability Accounting Standards ,Data Actionable ,San Francisco Employee Retirement ,Esg ,Esg Investing ,Dit Series ,Insider Events ,Nsider Events Recap ,Sp Ida Ireland Innovation ,Julia Hood ,ஐயர்ல்யாஂட் ,சான் பிரான்சிஸ்கோ ,கலிஃபோர்னியா ,ஒன்றுபட்டது மாநிலங்களில் ,ரிபேக்க உன்கரினோ ,ஜெஃப் கோஹன் ,ஆண்ட்ரூ கோலின்ஸ் ,பரிமாற்றம் தரகு ,நிலைத்தன்மை கணக்குவைப்பு முறை தரநிலைகள் ,சான் பிரான்சிஸ்கோ ஊழியர் ஓய்வு ,எ.கா. ,