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ESG, Shorthand, and Shortcuts

Brown Advisory

Yet a whole slew of relevant environmental, social, and governance-related information has been panned by political agendas that are far removed from the purview of investment managers. All of these potential outcomes of a company’s ability to manage its environmental, social, and governance issues should be of interest to investors.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty. The “other 95%” of the portfolio existed solely as a financial engine.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty. The “other 95%” of the portfolio existed solely as a financial engine.