54. How green is green? Why we need more scrutiny to ensure sustainable investment really helps our planet

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about the popularity and the pitfalls of green investing with UNCTAD economist Joseph Clements. To help protect our planet, many people want to put their money into companies that meet certain environmental, social and governance standards.  These ESG credentials are big business, attracting trillions of dollars in investment and the creation of new funds and bonds to capitalize on the trend. But not all companies are genuine in their fight against climate change. What can we do to ensure that our investments are actually benefitting the planet and society? Listen in to UNCTAD’s Joseph Clements to find out.