The relative importance of ethics, environmental, social and governance criteria

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dc.contributor.authorViviers, Suzetteen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKruger, Janineen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorVenter, Danie J. L.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-07T12:32:28Z
dc.date.available2014-07-07T12:32:28Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionCITATION: Viviers, S., Kruger, J. & Venter, D. J. L. 2012. The relative importance of ethics, environmental, social and governance criteria. African Journal of Business Ethics, 6(2), doi:10.15249/6-2-29.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at https://ajobe.journals.ac.za
dc.description.abstractResponsible investing (RI) is a growing phenomenon in the international investment arena. This article investigates the level of knowledge of members of South African pension/provident funds with regard to RI and the importance with which they view various ethical, environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Respondents (n = 281) indicated a relatively low level of understanding of the concept of RI. Significant differences were noted in the perceptions of respondents about the relative importance of ethical and ESG criteria based on their gender and level of education. The findings could assist asset owners in reformulating their investment mandates, which in turn, will enable fund managers to invest in a more responsible manner.
dc.description.urihttps://ajobe.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/29
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent14 pages
dc.identifier.citationViviers, S., Kruger, J. & Venter, D. J. L. 2012. The relative importance of ethics, environmental, social and governance criteria. African Journal of Business Ethics, 6(2), doi:10.15249/6-2-29.
dc.identifier.issn0976-3600 (online)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/94602
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAfrican Sun Media
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subject.otherInvestments -- Moral and ethical aspectsen_ZA
dc.titleThe relative importance of ethics, environmental, social and governance criteriaen_ZA
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