With a mission “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy,” Tesla should be a shoe-in for investors with environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. Yet, with controversial corporate practices related to ESG factors, the investment decision for responsible/sustainable investors is not so straightforward.
Despite lofty goals that could revolutionize the automobile industry with an inherently “good” product – making zero-emission electric vehicles mainstream, Tesla investors also have to consider their material ESG issues in their corporate practices and policies.
Put yourself in the shoes of an ESG investor. What are the most important material factors for you? (choose three per criteria)
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Final Poll question: Given your findings would you invest in Tesla?
(a) yes, with no hesitation
(b) yes, but I want to challenge them to do better on ESG issues so I would engage
(c) no way! Tesla is overvalued
(d) no, Tesla doesn’t align with my values
(e) other…
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