Why the Myer Foundation aims to achieve 100% ESG investments in 2 years

Economic, social and governance (ESG) investing, once predominantly the realm of activist investors, is now high on many retail and institutional investors’ radars.

And for good reason.

Incorporating ESG into your investment considerations not only puts your money to work in more responsible ways, it can also see your returns given a healthy boost.

That’s according to the latest research from Mercer, a global leader in responsible investment advice and solutions, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC).

Mercer’s research revealed that the best sustainable investment strategies in Australian shares returned 10.4% annually over the last 3 years through to June 2020. Over that same time, the…