How to recognize greenwashing.

What does greenwashing mean according to Statestreet? To “give misleading claims about their products or ESG credentials”

Why should we care?

  • Big money is flowing into ESG … In Quarter 2 of 2020, $71 billion went into global ESGfunds, making total assets $1.1 trillion across 3,432 funds
  • ESG determinations are subjective

What’s an example of an industry not thought of as ESG, but actually is making sustainability strides? Oil and Gas

Wall Street Journal | What Is Greenwashing? Here Is What Investors Need to Know