County ESG Investment Profitable Returns

Lake County, Illinois invested funds following state limitations on ESG investments & it was a winner for the county. The county chose to not invest in pharmaceutical companies that make opioids, because the budget drain opioids are on the county budget. The county also did not invest in firearms because of the mass shooting in Highland Park last July 4. Also no investments in Russian entities. “A quick review of recent history shows that companies that are bad corporate actors are not good investments in the long run.”

Crains Business | Commentary by Lake County chief deputy treasurer : Lake County invests public funds for societal good — and good financial returns