Understanding ESG
ESG is an increasingly important aspect of investing, but confusion about it remains widespread. At AQR, we strive to foster an engaged and informed dialogue about this rapidly evolving area of investing and are committed to helping our clients achieve their ESG goals. To further the conversation around ESG, here we outline what ESG investing is and how we pursue it, also reviewing the key concepts and potential benefits clients may want to consider when exploring ESG.
To learn more about ESG investing, watch our introductory video or explore our Learning Center below.

Video Introduction
In this video introduction we provide a foundation for thinking about ESG investing and discuss our ongoing efforts to incorporate ESG at AQR.
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We provide a framework and definitions for the common investment approaches and related terms within Responsible Investing.
Learn MoreQ&A
AQR Principal Christopher Palazzolo answers questions about our implementations of ESG as a quantitative asset manager.
Learn MorePodcast
Is “doing good” good, bad or neutral for an investor’s portfolio? Three experts explain how they approach ESG investing.
Learn MoreDoes ESG Help or Hurt Returns?
We discuss the ESG scores of stocks and the costs and benefits of responsible investing.
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