{"id":53762,"date":"2022-10-05T16:44:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T08:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=53762"},"modified":"2022-11-25T19:00:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T11:00:17","slug":"principal-responsible-investing-esg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/principal-responsible-investing-esg","title":{"rendered":"What Is Sustainable Investing And Should You Invest Into It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Did you know that one of the key themes in the 12th Malaysia Plan<\/a> is to focus on advancing sustainability? This is part of our country\u2019s plan to become a carbon-neutral country by 2050<\/a>, which includes companies adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.<\/p>\n

Now, you\u2019re probably wondering, \u201cWhat does ESG have to do with me?<\/em>\u201d and \u201cIs this something I should invest in?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Well, we will try to explain what ESG is, what the benefits are for investing in it, and how you can get started.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Understanding the basics of ESG<\/span><\/h2>\n

ESG is an acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a holistic approach that companies adopt for sustainability efforts that goes beyond just environmental issues.<\/p>\n

As to what that means, here\u2019s a quick rundown of what each letter means:<\/p>\n

E for Environmental<\/strong><\/p>\n

The environmental component of ESG is how the company affects the planet with:<\/p>\n