Investors weigh merits of ESG hedging
Opinion divided over proposed tool for transferring risk of non-sustainable activities
For the green motorist, hybrid vehicles offer an ideal compromise. The electric motor reduces carbon emissions, and the back-up petrol engine extends the car’s range.
Some believe green derivatives could perform a similar role for investors.
In October, the chief investment officer of the US’s second-largest pension fund mooted a swap that would isolate the undesirable activity of a company and
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