Let's Talk About ESG: The case against building vegan-focused portfolios
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While the meat industry is a major producer of emissions, the likelihood that it will go the way of coal or energy seems far-fetched, which means it might be a bit too early to build vegan-focused portfolios.
That’s according to Henrik Pontzen, head of ESG at Union Investment. In a far-reaching episode of ‘Let’s Talk About ESG’, Ponzen explains why E, S and G don’t go far enough and how other dimensions, such as controversy, have to be considered.
He also delves into his problems with backwards-looking ESG ratings and tackles the thorny issue of why US Treasurys could easily be excluded from many lists due to their stance on the death penalty.
That’s according to Henrik Pontzen, head of ESG at Union Investment. In a far-reaching episode of ‘Let’s Talk About ESG’, Ponzen explains why E, S and G don’t go far enough and how other dimensions, such as controversy, have to be considered.
He also delves into his problems with backwards-looking ESG ratings and tackles the thorny issue of why US Treasurys could easily be excluded from many lists due to their stance on the death penalty.
