Sustainable Finance for Returns and Impact

Sustainable Finance for Returns and Impact by Matthew Dearth and James Cheo delivers authoritative guidance for investors navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable finance. Cheo, Chief Investment Officer of a global bank and LinkedIn Top Voice for Sustainability, and Dearth, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University combine decades of practical experience with academic rigor to address the critical gap in sustainable finance literacy. This comprehensive guide tackles the growing demands for transparency and accountability in investments while showing readers how to integrate sustainability principles into their financial decisions for improved performance and meaningful impact. The book systematically explores the relationship between sustainability and financial returns, covering everything from environmental and social governance issues to corporate reporting frameworks, greenwashing prevention, and impact investing strategies. Through detailed analysis of regulations, taxonomies, ESG ratings, and portfolio construction techniques across public and private markets, the authors provide readers with practical tools to evaluate sustainable investment opportunities. It also offers actionable guidance for individuals and families seeking to align their investments with their values while achieving competitive returns. Readers will find expert interviews and case studies that bridge theory with practice across all major asset classes. They'll also discover valuable frameworks for integrating sustainability screening, engagement, and impact measurement into investment processes. Sustainable Finance for Returns and Impact is a must-read resource for undergraduate and graduate students in business and finance programs, financial advisors and private bankers helping clients explore sustainable portfolio options, and investment professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in ESG investing. It's also an invaluable guide for individual investors, career switchers entering fund management, and investment managers from non-finance backgrounds looking to understand how sustainability considerations can enhance both financial performance and positive real-world outcomes.