Divest or engage? Effective paths to net zero from the U.S. perspective

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https://doi.org/10.18559/ebr.2023.1.3

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divestment, engagement, ESG, net zero transition, decarbonization

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The aim of this article is to critically review and evaluate two ESG-based investment strategies—divestment and engagement for alignment of investment portfolios with climate change mitigation goals of the United Nations. The article compares both approaches in terms of their effectiveness of decarbonization, using the case study method. First, the case on fossil fuels divestment by Harvard Management Company is analysed. The second case study discusses shareholder engagement endeavors by Engine No. 1 hedge fund and its investment in ExxonMobil. The findings indicate that divestment may have non-immediate impact on corporate behavior and carries political and legal retribution risks. Engagement, on the other hand, presents itself as a more plausible option as it takes less time to deploy and, therefore, can produce more immediate and impactful results. Nevertheless, both divestment and engagement can play mutually supportive roles in addressing climate change by the investment industry.

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Buks, A. G., & Sobański, K. (2023). Divest or engage? Effective paths to net zero from the U.S. perspective. Economics and Business Review, 9(1), 65–93. https://doi.org/10.18559/ebr.2023.1.3

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