"At the highest level, investors with policies considered to be effective and broadly supported share some common traits. They have articulated their purpose, priorities, and principles, and integrated these pillars within their investment policies and decision criteria. One key to arriving at this point is the investment of time. Effective ESG policy creation requires a process of stakeholder engagement that includes education about and exploration of the sustainable investing thesis and opportunity set." [Also available: Sample Language for Integrating the Goals of the Paris Climate Agreement into an Investment Policy Statement.]  MORE >>