TY - JOUR T1 - Social and Environmental Data as New Tools JF - The Journal of Investing SP - 40 LP - 47 DO - 10.3905/joi.2005.580547 VL - 14 IS - 3 AU - Steven Lydenberg Y1 - 2005/08/31 UR - https://pm-research.com/content/14/3/40.abstract N2 - How much should money managers and stock analysts use data on the social and environmental records of publicly traded corporations in their investment practices and decision-making? Like financial data availability, social and environmental data availability creates a more transparent and efficient financial marketplace. Best practices and fiduciary responsibilities suggest we use these new data when clients' investment guidelines mandate specific social and environmental considerations; when shareholder resolutions relating to social and environmental issues appear on corporate proxy statements; and when clients' investment horizons are long term. ER -