Why ESG is Just Part of a Trustee’s Duties

Investment of trust funds has always been an area where difficult decisions have to be made by trustees.

Many trusts are of long duration and therefore investment strategies have to be adapted over time to reflect changing investment trends and economic situations as well as evolving to reflect the current and long term needs and wishes of the beneficiaries.

Environmental social and governance (ESG) considerations are currently causing some debate for trustees as to how these can be aligned with their fiduciary duties.