{"id":937783,"date":"2021-08-11T17:37:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T21:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=937783"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:56:47","slug":"esg-investing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/investments\/esg-investing","title":{"rendered":"ESG investing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is a type of ethical investing that focuses on creating positive benefits for people and the planet while also ensuring that the companies you invest in are governed responsibly. Find out more about ESG investing and learn how you can buy stocks and other investments to promote global sustainability and benefit financially in the long run.<\/p><div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>ESG investing evaluates companies based on environmental, social and governance factors, which are combined into an ESG score to measure how sustainable a business model is.<\/li>\n          <li>ESG investing uses ESG scores to assess companies, while socially responsible investing applies value-based filters and impact investing focuses on measurable positive change.<\/li>\n          <li>You can find a company\u2019s ESG score through investment research platforms, online databases or your brokerage platform before deciding whether to invest.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<h3>What is ESG investing?<\/h3><p>Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing lets you use the money you invest to create positive social and environmental change. It also lets you measure the social, environmental and corporate governance practices of different companies to make sure they have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/investments\/robo-advisors\">sustainable business models<\/a>.<\/p><p>The idea behind this investment strategy is that if you invest in a company that is \u201cputting its best foot forward\u201d, you\u2019re more likely to generate sustainable returns in the long run. You also get to feel good about your investments and know that you\u2019re helping the world and its people to build a more just and prosperous future.<\/p><h3>What does \u201cESG\u201d mean in practice?<\/h3><p>There are 3 main components of ESG investing: environmental, social and governance. Companies and funds can meet ESG criteria by carrying out some of the following activities:<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th>Environmental<\/th><th>Social<\/th><th>Governance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><ul><li>Cutting carbon emissions<\/li><li>Reducing waste<\/li><li>Eliminating air and water pollution<\/li><li>Improving energy efficiency<\/li><li>Protecting biodiversity<\/li><li>Implementing strong environmental policies<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>Promoting diversity and inclusion<\/li><li>Upholding human rights and labour standards<\/li><li>Boosting employee engagement and morale<\/li><li>Paying a reasonable living wage<\/li><li>Contributing to the local community and economy<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>Ensuring diverse boards and committees<\/li><li>Paying executives a reasonable wage<\/li><li>Eliminating bribery and corruption<\/li><li>Carrying out regular financial audits<\/li><li>Having a regular system of checks and balances<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Why choose ESG investing?<\/h3><p>ESG gives you the opportunity to invest in companies that are leading positive change in their communities. These companies are usually driven by a sustainable business model which makes them less risky than other companies that are not thinking progressively about how to keep pace with social and environmental change.<\/p><p>For example, investing in renewable energy may be considered less risky than investing in oil and gas right now, as more and more governments and companies are looking to phase out fossil fuels. It\u2019s also less risky to invest in companies that protect their workers and pay them fairly, since they\u2019re more likely to be productive in the long term.<\/p><div class=\"content-area-light-blue has-padding-small has-padding-top-large\"><h4>ESG investing vs socially responsible investing vs impact investing<\/h4><p>ESG investing, socially responsible investing and impact investing are 3 different branches of \u201cethical investing\u201d. All types of investing aim to channel funds towards initiatives and companies that are striving to make the world a better place.<\/p><p>The differences between ESG investing, socially responsible investing and impact investing are highlighted below:<\/p><ol><li><strong>ESG investing.<\/strong> ESG investing allows you to select companies that are making an active effort to act in an environmentally or socially responsible way. It provides an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/fundamental-analysis-tools\">ESG score that measures<\/a> the environmental, social and governance practices of an organization to ensure it meets sustainability principles.<\/li><li><strong>Socially responsible investing.<\/strong> Socially responsible investing is similar to ESG investing, but it lets investors apply filters to screen investments in or out based on their values. For example, filters can exclude harmful industries (such as guns, tobacco or gambling) or include specific initiatives such as those that address climate change or gender equality.<\/li><li><strong>Impact investing.<\/strong> Impact investing lets investors put money into companies that are making a \u201cmeasurable\u201d difference in specific areas such as poverty reduction or environmental protection. It often relies on targeted indicators to quantify how well a company is meeting ESG pillars.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><h3>How is the positive impact of ESG investing measured?<\/h3><p>The positive impact of ESG investing is measured by an ESG score, which works a bit like a credit score for your investments:<\/p><ol><li>ESG scores measure 3 factors: environmental impact, social impact and governance impact.<\/li><li>The total of the 3 elements makes up a score of between 0 and 100.<\/li><li>Lower scores are issued to more ethical and sustainable stocks\/companies, while higher scores are assigned to companies with more ESG \u201crisk\u201d.<\/li><li>You can often find a company\u2019s ESG score by searching for this information online or through the analytic functions in your trading platform.<\/li><li>You may also be able to factor in a company\u2019s \u201ccontroversy score\u201d as part of your ESG assessment.<\/li><li>This score shows if a company has been involved in any lawsuits or questionable business practices that could make it riskier to invest in.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Do you make more money with ESG investing?<\/h3><p>The amount of money you make with ESG investing will depend on what stocks and companies you invest in. Many investors agree that investing in sustainability and climate-integrated portfolios can provide better risk-adjusted returns to investors.<\/p><p>Even so, there\u2019s no guarantee that ESG investing \u2013 or other forms of ethical investing such as socially responsible investing or impact investing \u2013 will net you higher returns over time.<\/p><h3>What are some ESG companies?<\/h3><p>You can usually find eligible ESG companies through your stock trading platform. Below are some companies with solid ESG scores (remember, low scores are better).<\/p><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs pb-tabs\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#tab5024\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tab9628\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Scores<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tab1041\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content \"><div id=\"tab5024\" class=\"tab-pane active \"><table class=\"luna-table\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th scope=\"col\">Company<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Ticker<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Environmental<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Social<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Governance<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Total ESG score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Alphabet<\/th><td>GOOGL<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><td>9.9<\/td><td>12.5<\/td><td>22.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Progressive Corporation<\/th><td>PGR<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>9.3<\/td><td>13.1<\/td><td>24.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Microsoft<\/th><td>MSFT<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><td>9.4<\/td><td>5.1<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Mastercard<\/th><td>MA<\/td><td>0.1<\/td><td>7.7<\/td><td>8.9<\/td><td>16.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Visa<\/th><td>V<\/td><td>0.1<\/td><td>9.8<\/td><td>7.4<\/td><td>17.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Procter &amp; Gamble<\/th><td>PG<\/td><td>8.2<\/td><td>9.5<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>24.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Apple<\/th><td>AAPL<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>23.7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Source: Sustainalytics<\/p><\/div><div id=\"tab9628\" class=\"tab-pane \"><style> .flourish-iframe-0 {height: 600px;} .flourish-credit-0 { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;} @media (max-width: 600px){.flourish-iframe-0 {height: 400px;}}<\/style><iframe class=\"flourish-iframe-0\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/4600960\/embed?auto=1\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n            <a class=\"flourish-credit\" href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/4600960\/?utm_source=embed&amp;utm_campaign=visualisation\/4600960\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Made with Flourish\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/made_with_flourish.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><p>Source: Sustainalytics<\/p><\/div><div id=\"tab1041\" class=\"tab-pane \"><style> .flourish-iframe-1 {height: 600px;} .flourish-credit-1 { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;} @media (max-width: 600px){.flourish-iframe-1 {height: 400px;}}<\/style><iframe class=\"flourish-iframe-1\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/4601065\/embed?auto=1\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n            <a class=\"flourish-credit\" href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/4601065\/?utm_source=embed&amp;utm_campaign=visualisation\/4601065\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Made with Flourish\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/made_with_flourish.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><h3>What are some ESG funds?<\/h3><p>ESG funds combine several ESG companies\/stocks into one pool so that you can invest in multiple ethical companies at once. Some popular ESG funds are listed below:<\/p><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs pb-tabs\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#tab4038\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Funds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tab9628-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Scores<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tab1041-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content \"><div id=\"tab4038\" class=\"tab-pane active \"><table class=\"luna-table\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th scope=\"col\">Fund<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Ticker<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Environmental<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Social<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Governance<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Total ESG score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Morgan Stanley Intl Advantage<\/th><td>MFAPX<\/td><td>3.9<\/td><td>8.6<\/td><td>7.4<\/td><td>19.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Amana Growth<\/th><td>AMAGX<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><td>9.4<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>20.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Iman<\/th><td>IMANX<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>9.6<\/td><td>6.9<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Brown Advisory<\/th><td>BIAWX<\/td><td>3.4<\/td><td>10.3<\/td><td>6.9<\/td><td>20.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Putnam Sustainable Leaders<\/th><td>PNOPX<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Calvert Equity<\/th><td>CSIEX<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>9.8<\/td><td>7.1<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ave Maria Growth<\/th><td>AVEGX<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><td>9.8<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>18.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ninety One Global Environment Fund<\/th><td><\/td><td>6.04<\/td><td>6.85<\/td><td>5.71<\/td><td>18.6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Source: Sustainalytics<\/p><\/div><div id=\"tab9628-1\" class=\"tab-pane \"><style> .flourish-iframe-2 {height: 600px;} .flourish-credit-2 { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;} @media (max-width: 600px){.flourish-iframe-2 {height: 400px;}}<\/style><iframe class=\"flourish-iframe-2\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/4602024\/embed?auto=1\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n            <a class=\"flourish-credit\" href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/4602024\/?utm_source=embed&amp;utm_campaign=visualisation\/4602024\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Made with Flourish\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/made_with_flourish.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><p>Source: Sustainalytics<\/p><\/div><div id=\"tab1041-1\" class=\"tab-pane \"><style> .flourish-iframe-3 {height: 600px;} .flourish-credit-3 { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;} @media (max-width: 600px){.flourish-iframe-3 {height: 400px;}}<\/style><iframe class=\"flourish-iframe-3\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/4602107\/embed?auto=1\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n            <a class=\"flourish-credit\" href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/4602107\/?utm_source=embed&amp;utm_campaign=visualisation\/4602107\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Made with Flourish\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/made_with_flourish.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><h3>Pros and cons of ESG investing<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Using your money for good.<\/strong> You'll be able to align your investments with your personal values to help make the world a better place.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Growing market.<\/strong> The demand for ESG investments is growing, which means more brokerages and robo-advisors are building ESG portfolios.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Could reduce risk.<\/strong> You may be able to use ESG criteria to avoid companies that could pose a financial risk if they have questionable business practices.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Not profit-centred.<\/strong> There could be a tradeoff between generating profit and meeting ESG pillars, depending on which stocks you invest in.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>More research.<\/strong> You may be required to put in more time and energy to build an ESG portfolio since you'll need to compare ESG scores for various investments.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>ESG investing is a type of ethical investing that lets you track the environmental, social and governance performance of various investments. This lets you choose investments that will help you generate profits while helping to build a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How does ESG investing differ from other types of ethical investing?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>ESG investing is different from other forms of ethical investing (such as impact investing and socially responsible investing) because it uses an environmental, social and governance score to help investors choose their investments.<\/p><p>Other forms of ethical investing rely more on measuring impact or using a value-driven \"screening out or in\" approach to choose investments.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I apply for ESG funds or do I need to build my own portfolio?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can apply for a mixed ESG fund if you don't want to pick ESG stocks individually. Just be aware that you'll have less control over what investments you put your money into with this approach.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Where can I find a company's ESG score? <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can usually find a company's ESG score for a stock or company you're interested in by searching for it online, or by targeting your search through an investment research platform such as Morningstar or Yahoo! Finance. You may also be able to find more information on ESG scores through your trading platform.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are ESG funds required to disclose their scoring methodology in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) require ESG funds to provide investors with information about their investment strategies and how ESG factors are considered. However, there's no single required method for calculating ESG scores, so funds may use different approaches.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000004\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000004\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><b>Important information:<\/b> Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/\">Finder.com<\/a>. 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