School of Business and Management Department of Finance 205 Institutional Investors and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Preferences Supervisor: Eyub YEGEN / FINA Student: CHIANG Cheng-ying / FINA CHUI Ho Long / ACCT LIN Bryan Pu Wo / FINA LIU Yilan / QFIN NGUYEN Kim Hue Nam / COGBM QIAO Yanliu / QFIN WANG Chia-chi / ACCT YU Wanting / RMBI YU Yixin / QFIN ZHANG Zhiqing / COGBM Course: UROP 1100, Fall UROP 1100, Fall UROP 1100, Fall UROP 2100, Fall UROP 1100, Fall UROP 3100, Fall UROP 1100, Fall UROP 2100, Fall UROP 1100, Fall UROP 1100, Fall This report synthesizes an analysis of ESG investing through a review of eight research papers, elucidating the multifaceted dimensions of investor perceptions and behaviors toward ESG-centric funds. It dissects the valuation metrics of ESG criteria, the influence of political ideologies on investment strategies, and the ramifications of institutional investment on corporate political engagement. Moreover, the synthesis exposes a nuanced discord between articulated ESG pledges and empirical portfolio performance, particularly highlighting the phenomenon of greenwashing among U.S. PRI signatories. The discourse underscores the imperative for a profound interrogation of the underpinnings of ESG investment motivations and their broader ramifications for corporate governance and financial outcomes, as the confluence of societal values and investment strategies becomes increasingly pivotal in the economic ecosystem. Institutional Investors and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Preferences Supervisor: Eyub YEGEN / FINA Student: CHE Jiaxin / MATH-FAM GUAN Xuejie / ECON KWAN Ching Yeung / GBUS LIANG Xinyue / ECON LIN Bryan Pu Wo / FINA LIU Yilan / QFIN WANG Chia-chi / ACCT WANG Yuening / RMBI YU Wanting / RMBI Course: UROP 1100, Spring UROP 1100, Spring UROP 1100, Spring UROP 1100, Spring UROP 2100, Spring UROP 3100, Spring UROP 2100, Spring UROP 1100, Spring UROP 3100, Spring The growing significance of climate change and the heightened focus on corporate social responsibility have transformed the world of asset management and investment strategies. Eight research papers provide a comprehensive analysis of the complex interplay between responsible asset management and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) preferences. The studies explore how investors, particularly institutional and green investors, shape corporate behavior, influence stock performance, and drive environmental outcomes through their investment decisions and engagement strategies. By synthesizing insights from these studies, the research aims to shed light on the evolving role of responsible asset management in fostering corporate accountability and advancing the transition to a more sustainable global economy.
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