Hedge funds adopting ESG criteria report reduced drawdowns and improved Sharpe ratios compared to traditional peers. Q2 2024 performance data strengthens ESG investing’s appeal for risk-adjusted returns. Use Our Dashboard to See What is Driving a Fund’s Sustainability Rating. Stay Ahead of the Game with the Latest ESG Research Findings and In-Practice Ideas. This case is significant for (1) finding that non-pecuniary ESG investing violates ERISA and (2) because the liability stemmed in large part from proxy voting and engagement activities. This is in line with the trend of an increasing focus on whether proxy voting based on ESG factors is improper, which is discussed in more detail below. ESG investing is influencing dividend strategies. Utilities transitioning to renewable grids increased dividend payouts by 4% year-on-year, attracting sustainable income investors.
