Overview
ESG investing prioritizes environmental, social, and governance considerations, with over $30 trillion in assets under management. The movement, sparked by a 2004 UN report, has grown into a global phenomenon, but faces criticisms on data quality and standardization. As investors like [[blackrock|BlackRock]] and [[vanguard|Vanguard]] increasingly adopt ESG strategies, the impact on [[sustainable-development|sustainable development]] and [[corporate-social-responsibility|corporate social responsibility]] is being closely watched.