Sustainable Investing Gains Traction in Automated Platforms for US and Canadian Investors
The investment landscape is undergoing a significant shift as more individuals prioritize aligning their portfolios with personal values. Sustainable investing, which integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors alongside financial metrics, is emerging as a dominant theme.
ESG evaluation now extends beyond exclusionary screens—once the hallmark of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)—to incorporate positive selection criteria. Automated platforms are responding by developing sophisticated tools to analyze corporate sustainability performance across industries.