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Wealthy individuals: Not to be overlooked when thinking ESG investment strategy

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  • Baeckström, Ylva

    (Kings's College London)

  • Jeanette Carlsson Hauff, Jeanette

    (School of Business, Administration and Law, University of Gothenburg)

  • Elliot, Viktor

    (School of Business, Administration and Law, University of Gothenburg)

Abstract

Philanthropy has a long-standing tradition among wealthy individuals. Their donations have the potential to make important positive contributions to a range of causes. We argue that the philanthropic efforts made by this powerful demographic in part correspond to the common definition of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) or sustainable investment practices more broadly. The wealthy, therefore, cannot be overlooked when we think about sustainable investing. We describe the philanthropic attitudes and giving behavior in a sample of 417 wealthy individuals with at least U.S.$5.5 million to invest. We focus on the motivations behind their donations, and more specifically giving to environmental causes, which can inform sustainable investment intentions. Our findings are relevant to the wealth management industry that seeks to increase its understanding about this demographic and for organizations as they develop their ESG strategies.

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  • Baeckström, Ylva & Jeanette Carlsson Hauff, Jeanette & Elliot, Viktor, 2022. "Wealthy individuals: Not to be overlooked when thinking ESG investment strategy," Journal of Financial Transformation, Capco Institute, vol. 56, pages 110-116.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:jofitr:1694
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    Keywords

    ESG; sustainable finance; philanthropy; wealth;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • D14 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Saving; Personal Finance
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution

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