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FAQs
Sustainable investing takes into account environmental, social and corporate governance factors as well as financial criteria. These three areas are referred to as ESG. Depending on the investment approach, sustainability criteria may be factored into the selection of companies to varying degrees.
The three approaches take sustainability into account in different ways. The sustainability requirements increase from integration through responsible investing to impact investing. Integration funds take sustainability aspects into account when selecting individual securities, going beyond Erste Asset Management’s minimum standards. In the case of Responsible funds, companies are assessed on the basis of defined ESG criteria. Impact funds focus on environmental and social priorities.
A strong ESG score does not only assess what a company produces but also how it manages environmental, social, and governance risks. For example, an industrial company may have strong environmental controls, responsible labor practices, and effective governance. Companies are typically evaluated against peers within their own industry rather than against completely different sectors.
ESG risks can directly affect a company’s financial performance. Environmental incidents, legal disputes, corruption cases, or poor labor practices may lead to fines, higher costs, reputational damage, or lost business opportunities. As a result, these issues can influence revenues, profitability, and ultimately the value of investments.
Sustainability covers many topics that can be measured and weighted in different ways. ESG providers often use different methodologies, data sources, and evaluation criteria. As a result, the same company can receive different ESG ratings from different organizations, even when they assess similar underlying information.
Greenwashing occurs when sustainability claims appear stronger than the actual practices behind them. This can happen through vague marketing statements, incomplete disclosures, or sustainability promises that are difficult to verify. Investors often look for transparent methodologies, clear reporting, and measurable criteria to better assess sustainability claims.
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