Complementary, Not Conflicting: Securities Lending and ESG Investing Coexist

Foreword

Can securities lending and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles coexist? Our survey of major global asset owners and managers shows that they can, and this reflects a growing recognition that securities lending can be aligned with – and even enable – positive ESG outcomes.

Of course, as with all important endeavors, differing goals and considerations must be carefully weighed. That is why the Risk Management Association (RM…