Investology: Investment Management Intelligence
Investology: Investment Management Intelligence
Investment Management Intelligence
Is it possible that we're better off without ESG investing? [Remix & Reflect: Alex Edmans X James Lawrence]
16 minutes Posted Jun 16, 2025 at 12:56 pm.
ESG: a $50 trillion investment management success 02:28 The rise of esg 04:33 The end of the rule of metrics (vs. judgement) 08:18 The end of short-term thinking (vs. long-term) 10:10 The end of black and white thinking (vs. nuance) 14:58 The end of ESG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit investorama.substack.com
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Once a celebrated investment concept amassing over $50 trillion in assets, ESG is now facing criticism and skepticism. George Aliferis reflects on ESG, recalling previous podcast conversations with two experts: Alex Edmans, an academic and author, and James Lawrence, Head of Investment at Smart Pension. If it's end of ESG, is this the beginning of something better?Newsletter: https://investorama.substack.com/ Podcast with Alex Edmans:Podcast with James Lawrence:TIMESTAMPS 00:00 ESG: a $50 trillion investment management success 02:28 The rise of esg 04:33 The end of the rule of metrics (vs. judgement) 08:18 The end of short-term thinking (vs. long-term) 10:10 The end of black and white thinking (vs. nuance) 14:58 The end of ESG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit investorama.substack.com