ESG Investing in Mutual Funds : A New Trend that doing the Rounds Globally & in India Now

Could investing in Socially Responsible Companies now, a good move towards your goals? ESG investing is used synonymously with socially responsible investing & ESG theme funds select stocks of companies that score high on Environment, Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance (E-S-G). 3 reasons why it is a good time to invest in ESG Theme Funds 1. ESG today is a global phenomenon : Sustainable investing  is becoming an essential part of the investing process across the world, with Europe representing almost half of the current $30.7 trillion of assets in sustainability funds. 2. ESG can optimize financial returns : ESG can aim to generate gains for both investors & the society overall. Historically, ESG investing has rewarded investors over the long term & generated higher risk adjusted returns. 3. ESG helps to avoid downside risks : Investments in ESG compliant companies can also help limit exposure to downside risks, such as a company’s hidden liabilities or issues that can lead to controversies & value erosion.