An important trend in global financial markets is the growth of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), some of which purport to invest ethically by considering the social and environmental impact of their financing. Yet, like private investors, these funds primarily view themselves as financial...

In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis and worsening collateral social and environmental problems, socially responsible investing (SRI) has garnered more interest internationally as a potential civilizing influence on the financial economy. In particular, SRI is increasingly conceptualized...

How might company law be in a world in which all economic sectors are expected to show leadership and share responsibility in the transition to an environmentally sustainable future? That is the focus of the final chapter, which synthesizes insights from the rest of book in reiterating the...

While many business leaders speak of the economic case for environmental and social responsibility, and "sustainability" has gained broad acceptance as a crucial goal for any civilised society, many business managers and corporate regulators continue to believe that dealing with climate change...