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Introduction – The Next Generation of Responsible Investing

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The Next Generation of Responsible Investing

Part of the book series: Advances in Business Ethics Research ((ABER,volume 1))

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In the face of the recent financial crisis there is increased focus on long-term investment strategies. This is particularly true for institutional investors who manage our retirement savings. Simultaneously there is increased demand that financial assets be invested with an understanding of long-term environmental and social sustainability. Responsible investing provides a long-term sustainable investment strategy that values environmental, social and governance factors in investment decision-making. Responsible Investing has always had a broad mandate. Put simply, it is a long-term sustainable investment strategy that values environmental, social and governance factors in investment decision-making. This Introduction to the Next Generation of Responsible Investment explores this topic and provides an overview of each of the chapters in the volume.

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Hebb, T. (2012). Introduction – The Next Generation of Responsible Investing. In: Hebb, T. (eds) The Next Generation of Responsible Investing. Advances in Business Ethics Research, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2348-1_1

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