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21-4-2021 1:45 PM

End Date

21-4-2021 1:54 PM

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Over the past decade, investing in sustainability has become more established all over the world,even on Wall Street where the only concern seemed to be a high ROI. Recently, this trend also has gained a foothold in China which has traditionally preferred economic growth over environmental and social impact. However, there are still misconceptions existing about sustainable funds. We discuss the requirements needed to set up an environmental, social and governance fund (ESG) in China. Based on real life examples we show that financial return and making the world a better place aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 -Partnerships for the Goals

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:45 PM Apr 21st, 1:54 PM

Session 2A Impact Investing in China: Making sustainable money

Over the past decade, investing in sustainability has become more established all over the world,even on Wall Street where the only concern seemed to be a high ROI. Recently, this trend also has gained a foothold in China which has traditionally preferred economic growth over environmental and social impact. However, there are still misconceptions existing about sustainable funds. We discuss the requirements needed to set up an environmental, social and governance fund (ESG) in China. Based on real life examples we show that financial return and making the world a better place aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive.