<p>In this episode of the <a href="https://www.choate.com/insights/utilizing-esg-as-criteria-in-investment-analysis.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Family Office Services Podcast Series</a>, <a href="https://www.choateia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Choate Investment Advisors’</a> <a href="https://www.choateia.com/team.html#erin-e-kerr-cfa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Erin Kerr</a> and <a href="https://www.choateia.com/team.html#alison-svizzero" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Alison Svizzero</a> discuss how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are used by investors in evaluating companies, in addition to traditional fundamental analysis, to determine long-term performance. ESG has increased as an area of interest for investors over the past decade. Erin, who is a ChoateIA Chief Compliance Officer and the Chief Investment Officer, and Alison, a Portfolio Manager and the Head of Private Equity Investing, provide a comprehensive overview and debunk myths related to utilizing ESG as investment criteria.</p>