*By Alexandros Clappas CFA
Sustainable finance has recently emerged as a key area of interest for modern investors and market participants. The term sustainable finance more broadly encompasses environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, socially responsible investing, and impact investing. While many investors debate whether the trend is sustainable and if it ultimately provides the promised social return (positive externality), this article focuses on how an investor should assess investments through the lens of sustainability.
