A new framework assesses financial and ESG risks for sustainable investing.
problem Measuring risk and reward in sustainable investing considering environmental, social, and governance factors.
method Proposes axiomatic definitions for ESG-coherent risk measures and reward-risk ratios based on bivariate random variables.
result Empirical analysis ranks stocks using the proposed measures.
This paper examines how ESG scores can indicate riskiness.
problem Determining if ESG scores can convey information on a company's riskiness.
method High-dimensional vine copula modeling to analyze (tail) dependence structure of companies with various ESG scores.
result ESG scores can be associated with (tail) riskiness, especially during crises.
Unified framework for ESG-inclusive portfolio optimization and pricing.
problem Incorporating ESG ratings into dynamic asset pricing theory.
method Introducing ESG-valued return as a linear transformation of financial and ESG scores, preserving traditional risk aversion with an ESG affinity parameter.
result Developed a more complex portfolio optimization problem in a space governed by reward, risk, and ESG score.
Investigates how ESG mandates affect portfolio efficiency and risk premia.
problem The inefficiency of portfolios under ESG mandates and the associated risk premia.
method Analyzes equilibrium conditions with ESG constraints and mean-variance investors.
result Negative ESG premium arises due to ESG constraint, not risk factor.
Study identifies key ESG variables for assessing financial risk.
problem Assessing financial risk from ESG data with many variables.
method Proposed framework for hierarchical ESG data, selecting relevant variables.
result Selected ESG variables are more relevant to financial risk than aggregated scores.
New risk measures for financial and ESG risks using utility functions.
problem Assessing financial and ESG risks using traditional risk measures.
method Developed new risk measures based on utility functions.
result Properties of utility functions translate into properties of risk measures.
Study shows social media impacts shareholder returns on ESG risks.
problem Investor sentiment and public opinion on ESG risks.
method Event study design using social media data.
result Statistically significant reduction in abnormal returns after ESG-risk events.
Method constructs hedging portfolio for carbon risk but not ESG risk.
problem Hedging carbon risk with ESG risk.
method Triangulated Maximally Filtered Graph and node2vec algorithms.
result Efficient hedging portfolio strategy for carbon risk but not ESG risk.
New ESGM scores include a 'Missing' pillar to account for unpublished ESG data.
problem Unpublished ESG data affects the reliability of ESG scores.
method Formulated a new 'Missing' pillar and introduced ESGM scores.
result ESGM scores improve risk assessment and avoid exclusion of assets.
This study shows ESG ratings reduce equity crash risk during market downturns.
problem Decoupling of alpha from tail risk resilience in traditional models.
method Double Machine Learning for structural deconfounding, state-dependent analysis.
result High ESG ratings reduce crash incidence during systemic drawdowns.
Research tackles investor confusion in ESG rankings, offering tailored strategies.
problem Widespread confusion among investors regarding ESG rankings.
method Developed ESG ensemble strategies, integrated ESG scores into RL model, proposed Double-Mean-Variance model, introduced ESG-adjusted CAPMs.
result Optimized portfolios that balance financial returns and ESG-focused outcomes.
Integrates ESG factors into Bachelier's model for asset pricing.
problem Incorporating ESG factors into classical finance models.
method Defines ESG price process and integrates into Bachelier's model.
result Enables option pricing valuation with ESG factors.
Integrates ESG data into Black-Litterman for portfolio optimization.
problem Optimizing portfolios with ESG considerations.
method Black-Litterman framework with Stein shrinkage for ESG bias, multivariate affine normal-inverse Gaussian model, CVaR risk measure, daily reallocation.
result Successful portfolio optimization with returns of 40-45% annually.
Research shows ESG signals lower exposure to market fragility during stress periods.
problem Market fragility often occurs together, and ESG is associated with reduced exposure.
method Monthly data on S&P 500 constituents from 2014 to 2025, analyzing downside returns, volatility, illiquidity, and cofragility states.
result A one-standard-deviation increase in ESG lowers the probability of severe cofragility by 0.92 percentage points during stress periods.
AI enhances ESG practices in finance, but requires careful consideration.
problem Regulatory pressures and stakeholder awareness drive ESG adoption.
method Industrial survey categorizing AI applications in ESG.
result AI improves analytical capabilities, risk assessment, and customer engagement.
This paper examines the risk-adjusted performance and differential fund flows for socially responsible mutual funds (SRMF). The results show that SRMF rated high on ESG, perform better than lower rated ESG funds during the period of economic crisis. The findings also show that low ESG rated SRMF had higher differential…
Paper predicts stock volatility using ESG news, showing deep learning's effectiveness.
problem Predicting stock volatility using ESG news.
method ESG news extraction, news representations, and Bayesian inference of deep learning models.
result Deep learning models predict stock volatility better than traditional methods.
New method optimizes portfolios by dynamically integrating ESG constraints.
problem Static ESG scores mismatch sequential portfolio decisions.
method MACF-X, a family of adapters that learns ESG costs from multimodal evidence.
result Reduces tail ESG budget pressure while maintaining financial performance.
This paper examines how ESG factors influence sovereign bond yields and credit ratings.
problem The impact of ESG factors on sovereign bond yields and credit ratings is not fully understood.
method The study identifies relevant ESG indicators and compares their importance in bond pricing and credit ratings.
result ESG factors, particularly the G and S pillars, are more important for credit ratings than the E pillar.
Quantum computing optimizes ESG portfolios efficiently.
problem Optimizing investment portfolios with risk, return, and ESG considerations.
method Formulated discrete Markowitz portfolio theory (DMPT) for quantum annealers, incorporating ESG ratings.
result Discrete portfolios converge to continuous solutions as budgets increase, outperforming traditional methods.
Paper tackles ESG rating disagreement in sustainable investing portfolios.
problem Lack of alignment between ESG ratings from different agencies affects investment decisions.
method Proposes a nonlinear optimization model reformulated as a convex quadratic program to address ESG rating disagreement.
result The proposed model can effectively manage ESG rating disagreement and improve investment decisions.
Study finds ESG investments more resilient than traditional equity indices during market turmoil.
problem Resilience of ESG investments during financial instability.
method Daily returns analysis using MGND and EGARCH-in-mean models.
result ESG investments show higher resilience compared to traditional equity indices during crises.
This paper optimizes stock portfolios considering ESG criteria using Bayesian optimization.
problem Optimizing financial investments while incorporating ESG criteria.
method Bayesian optimization to maximize stock portfolio performance under ESG constraints.
result A scalable approach to optimize stock portfolios that balance financial performance and ESG compliance.
Study recovers investor preferences from portfolio data using synthetic data and robust optimization.
problem Recovering latent investor preferences from observed portfolio allocations under uncertainty.
method Inverse portfolio optimization framework integrating robust optimization and regret-based inference.
result Accurate recovery of transaction cost parameters and partial identifiability of ESG penalties under preference misspecification and market shocks.
The paper analyzes how ESG investors can prioritize green stocks without sacrificing overall wealth.
problem Balancing sustainability goals with financial returns.
method Multivariate utility analysis with a one-factor CAPM structure.
result Investors can allocate more to high-rated ESG stocks without reducing overall wealth.
The paper introduces ESG valuation in option pricing using binomial trees.
problem Option pricing with ESG considerations and discrete compounding.
method Replicating binomial trees with ESG valuation and discrete compounding.
result The approach enhances yield and reflects market history.
This study analyzes dynamic connectedness in global supply chain infrastructure portfolios, identifying key risk factors and extreme events.
problem Understanding dynamic connectedness in global supply chain infrastructure portfolios under various risk factors and extreme events.
method Time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) model to study spillover and interconnectedness of risk factors.
result Risk shocks influence dynamic connectedness between portfolios and risk factors, and extreme events affect investment outcomes.
Paper introduces a new method for calibrating ESGs to both historical and forward-looking data.
problem Lack of a generally accepted methodology for calibrating ESGs to forward-looking information.
method Conditional Scenario Simulator framework for consistent calibration of economic and financial variables.
result Framework can embed various financial and macroeconomic models and demonstrate practical examples in frequentist and Bayesian settings.
Enhances traditional MV model for socially responsible investors.
problem Traditional MV models ignore ESG scores relevant to socially responsible investors.
method Implemented an amended MV model considering ESG scores.
result SR investors can achieve competitive SR portfolios with a trade-off between Sharpe Ratio and ESG scores.
Bayesian optimization improves DRL for ESG portfolio management.
problem Optimizing hyperparameters of DRL agents for ESG metrics.
method Bayesian optimization for noisy, expensive-to-evaluate functions.
result Multi-objective optimization yields optimal Pareto set of portfolios.
AI analyzes corporate ESG filings to identify key dimensions and investor reactions.
problem Lack of reliable ESG ratings systems in corporate filings.
method AI techniques to separate and measure ESG dimensions and investor responses.
result AI can improve ESG ratings systems by identifying key dimensions and investor reactions.
DRL improves ESG financial portfolio management by regulating returns based on ESG scores.
problem Improving ESG financial portfolio management through market regulation.
method Used Advantage Actor-Critic (A2C) agent and adapted OpenAI Gym environments for comparative analysis.
result DRL agent outperforms standard market conditions in ESG-regulated market.
Paper uses NLP and IRT to score ESG factors from news articles.
problem Lack of precise ESG metrics in finance.
method Combines NLP and IRT models on ESG-related news data.
result Method offers more precise ESG metrics with temporal dynamics.
In this paper, we present the principal components of an economic scenario generator (ESG), both for the theoretical design and for practical implementation. The choice of these components should be linked to the ultimate vocation of the economic scenario generator, which can be either a tool for pricing financial prod…
AI investors signal higher debt in ESG firms, boosting portfolio management.
problem Determining the value of ESG investing amid AI investment trends.
method Cross-sectional regressions of ESG scores and debt ratios of S&P 500 firms.
result ESG scores signal higher debt in firms, supporting ESG investing.
A new approach for green investing in Indian markets considers environmental factors.
problem Identifying and managing climate risk in sustainable investing.
method Combining ESG ratings with modern portfolio theory and scenario analysis.
result The green portfolio performs better than market returns, highlighting the importance of climate risk.
The study proposes a framework to assess sustainability of firms using fund-level classifications and portfolio holdings.
problem To capture market-based sustainability assessments of firms.
method Exploiting fund-level sustainability classifications and granular portfolio holdings to construct Market-Implied Sustainability (MIS) scores.
result MIS scores capture sustainability dimensions different from conventional ESG ratings and improve portfolio performance.
Interpretable machine learning uncovers ESG's explanatory power on equity returns across sectors and capitalizations.
problem Explaining equity returns beyond market factors using ESG data.
method Interpretable machine learning models, cross-validation scheme, random company-wise validation.
result Gradient boosting models explain unaccounted price returns, with ESG data outperforming basic fundamental features.
Algorithm combines ESG ratings with pairs trading for sustainable investing.
problem Lack of socially responsible investment solutions.
method Integrates ESG data with pairs trading strategy using technical indicators.
result Model generates positive returns while adhering to ESG principles.
Investors prioritize ESG in crypto-assets, showing higher exposure than traditional assets.
problem Understanding ESG preferences in crypto-assets and their investment behavior.
method A representative household finance survey in Austria to examine ESG preferences and crypto-investment exposure.
result ESG-conscious investors have higher exposure to crypto-assets compared to traditional asset classes.
US firms improve ESG performance in response to China trade shock.
problem Impact of China trade shock on US ESG performance.
method Trade policy experiment exploiting tariff changes.
result Greater import competition from China increases US firm ESG performance.
Model predicts ESG ratings from news articles using multivariate timeseries analysis.
problem Lack of accurate and automated methods for ESG ratings prediction.
method Multivariate timeseries analysis combined with deep learning.
result Model outperforms state-of-the-art methods in predicting ESG ratings.
Quantitative model predicts Sri Lankan stock market using NLP, clustering, and time-series forecasting.
problem Predicting economic regimes and market signals in Sri Lankan stock indices.
method Integrates NLP, clustering, and time-series forecasting; uses FinBERT for sentiment analysis, UMAP/HDBSCAN for clustering, and GRU/LSTM for forecasting.
result GRU model achieves 80.1% R-squared for daily closing price forecasts.
Examining ESG scoring method for reliability.
problem Reliability of ESG scoring methodology.
method Analyzing Refinitiv's ESG scoring process.
result Methodology needs improvement for trustworthiness.
The paper introduces ESE scores for farmers to assess climate change risks.
problem Assessing climate change risks in individual farmers' credit evaluations.
method Integrating ESG variables into joint liability models and using a mean-variance utility function.
result Optimal group sizes and individual-ESE score relationships under various climatic conditions.
We designed a machine learning algorithm that identifies patterns between ESG profiles and financial performances for companies in a large investment universe. The algorithm consists of regularly updated sets of rules that map regions into the high-dimensional space of ESG features to excess return predictions. The fin…
Policy shifts between Trump and Biden impact ESG investments, creating volatility.
problem Dramatic policy shifts between Trump and Biden administrations affect ESG investments.
method Analyzes contrasting policies of Trump and Biden administrations and their impacts on ESG investments.
result Policy changes significantly influence ESG investments, leading to volatility and portfolio reassessment.
A new model selects low-carbon mutual funds considering ESG criteria, risk, and investor preferences.
problem Aligning financial investments with a low-carbon economy.
method Tri-criterion portfolio selection model using a preference-based multi-objective genetic algorithm (ev-MOGA).
result The model successfully incorporates carbon risk exposure and loss-adverse attitudes into portfolio construction.