ESG has become the fastest-growing segment in global investment management, with ESG-related investments expected to reach $34 trillion of global assets under management (AUM) by 2026—representing a fifth of all AUM worldwide. Globally, more than 5,300 investors managing more than $121 trillion of AUM support the world's leading framework for responsible investing, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Making sense out of ESG can be hard—even for professional investors. A lack of clarity has led to many issues investors and companies are navigating today, from greenwashing to regulatory uncertainty. Within this rapidly evolving environment, a basic understanding of what ESG means in an investment context is absolutely essential for all investors. PGIM's ESG Fundamentals will help explain the world of ESG—not a philosophy, product or trend, but a powerful and useful investment tool that can be applied to serve different purposes.