What is unique to responsible investment?

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Responsible investing (RI) incorporatesenvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) factorsinto investment decisions. This approach combinesvalues-basedinvesting (aligning investments with personal or institutional ethics) andvaluation-basedinvesting (analyzing ESG factors to assess potential risks and returns).

Why Other Options are Incorrect:A. It is unavailable with certain asset classes like segregated funds: RI is increasingly available across various asset classes, including segregated funds.

ESG factors are standardized across the investment industry: ESG standards vary and are not uniformly applied.

It bases investment decisions exclusively on environmental factors: RI considers environmental, social, and governance factors, not just environmental concerns.