Can It Be ESG? A Pragmatic Take on Defence

About this episode

This episode discusses the inclusion of the defence sector in ESG investments amidst current geopolitical tensions.

Often excluded from ESG portfolios on ethical grounds, the defence sector is at the forefront due to current geopolitical tensions. In this episode of Fixed on ESG, we consider whether defence companies should be included in ESG investments, the rising strategic importance of defence, investment barriers, and the potential for ESG-conscious investors to reconsider their exclusion policies. PGIM Fixed Income's James Malone, CFA , ESG Specialist, hosts this discussion with Katharine Neiss, PhD , Deputy Head of Global Economics and Chief European Economist. Recorded on May 6, 2025.

People in this episode

Host: James Malone

Guest: Katharine Neiss

Topics covered

• ESG investments
• defence sector
• geopolitical tensions
• investment barriers
• ethical considerations

Keywords

• ESG
• defence
• investments
• geopolitics
• ethical investing
• investment barriers
• strategic importance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PGIM

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