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ESG, Shorthand, and Shortcuts

Brown Advisory

An unassuming shorthand (from 20 years ago) A 2004 report published by the United Nations is often given credit for popularizing “ESG” as a shorthand for the myriad issues in environmental, social, and governance categories. Here is an attempt to invoke fundamental investing basics to clarify exactly what we aspire to deliver for our clients.