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ESG 2025 · IMPACT FRAMEWORK
Profit With Purpose
Environmental · Social · Governance — the new standard for wealth creation.
0Trillion ESG AUM
0Percent New Assets
0ESG Funds
THE ARCHITECTURE
Three Pillars.
One Framework.
Environmental
45% Weight
Carbon Tracking
Renewable Energy
Water Management
Scope 1,2,3Verified
Net Zero Target2030-2050
Green RevenueGreater than 20%
Social
30% Weight
DEI Leadership
Fair Wages
Data Privacy
Board DiversityGreater than 30%
Pay RatioLess than 200:1
Safety IncidentsDown Yearly
Governance
25% Weight
Board Independence
Executive Pay
Transparency
Independent BoardGreater than 50%
Anti-CorruptionCertified
Shareholder RightsStrong
RETURN DYNAMICS
ESG Outperformance
In Numbers
ESG
Leader
Leader
+14.2% 5Y Annualized
-16.3% 2022 Bear Market
+18.3% 2024 YTD
+1.4% vs S&P 500
PeriodESG LeadersS&P 500Difference
5 Years (2020-2024)+14.2%+12.8%+1.4%
2022 (Bear Market)-16.3%-18.1%+1.8%
2023+22.1%+24.2%-2.1%
2024 YTD+18.3%+17.5%+0.8%
INVESTMENT VEHICLES
Top ESG Funds.
Lowest Expense Ratios.
Vanguard ESG US Stock
ESGV
0.09%
AUM$18B
Holdings1,500+
Inception2018
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA
ESGU
0.15%
AUM$32B
Holdings300+
Inception2016
SPDR S&P 500 ESG
EFIV
0.10%
AUM$4.8B
Holdings350+
Inception2020
SCORING AUTHORITIES
Who Decides
The ESG Score?
MSCI
35% Market Share
CCC → AAA
Industry-specific materiality mapping
Sustainalytics
25% Market Share
0-40 (lower better)
Risk-based methodology
S&P Global
15% Market Share
0-100
CSA questionnaire
ISS ESG
10% Market Share
D- → A+
Controversy screening
How MSCI ESG Rating Works
1 Industry Materiality
2 Data Collection
3 Risk Exposure
4 Risk Management
5 Controversy Overlay
6 Final Rating
GLOBAL COMPLIANCE
The Regulatory
Landscape
United States
- SEC Climate Disclosure Rules
- California Climate Act
- DOL ESG Rule (ERISA)
- Inflation Reduction Act
European Union
- SFDR
- EU Taxonomy
- CSRD
Global Standards
- TCFD
- SASB
- GRI
- ISSB
YOUR IMPACT
Calculate Your
ESG Advantage
Traditional Portfolio
$0
ESG Portfolio
$0
*Based on historical returns (12.8% vs 14.2% annualized)
QFS
ESG
DATA
VERIFIED
IMMUTABLE
SECURE
QUANTUM SECURITY
How QFS Enhances
ESG Integrity
Immutable ESG Data
Real-Time Controversy Monitoring
Automated Compliance Reporting
Green Bond Verification
KNOWLEDGE BASE
Frequently Asked
Questions
What exactly is ESG investing?
ESG investing integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria into investment decisions. It allows you to align your portfolio with your values while seeking competitive financial returns.
Does ESG investing sacrifice returns?
Historical data shows ESG funds have performed in line with or above the S&P 500 over 5-10 year periods (14.2% vs 12.8% annualized). ESG also demonstrates lower volatility during market downturns.
How are companies ESG-rated?
Major agencies like MSCI, Sustainalytics, and S&P Global analyze corporate disclosures, controversies, and industry-specific material issues. Scores range from CCC (laggard) to AAA (leader).
What industries are excluded from ESG funds?
Common exclusions include tobacco, controversial weapons, thermal coal (over 20% revenue), private prisons, gambling, and adult entertainment. Fossil fuel exclusions vary by fund.
Can I hold ESG funds in my retirement account?
Yes. Most 401(k) providers and IRAs now offer ESG fund options. The 2023 DOL rule clarified that fiduciaries can consider ESG factors in investment selection.
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