Talking with… RLAM head of sustainable investments Mike Fox

Interview with Square Mile

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Royal London Asset Manangement's Mike Fox speaks to Square Mile's Richard Romer-Lee, discussing everything sustainable investing and a successful team culture

How do you define the terms ESG, ethical, sustainable and impact investing? ESG is an umbrella term. We define responsible investing as an all-market solution where ESG integration is one variable alongside others. It won't always be clear how each company thinks about it as there is no defined stance. Sustainable investing is about making positive investment choices and saying when something is wrong. ESG factors are put first, rather than being one of many considerations. Certain industries, sectors and companies are impaired by the ESG agenda while others benefit from it. For examp...

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