Welcome to the ESG Alpha blog! I created the ESG Alpha blog and website because I am intrigued and excited about the significant innovation that is occuring in the socially responsible investment (SRI) space, particularly in the area of alternative investing. Asset managers are developing novel method for incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their portfolios. I want to use ESG Alpha as a resource for exploring these methods and related products and for engaging in a dialogue with like-minded people.

Through the blog I will provide running commentary related to ESG investing, alternative investments and the financial markets in general. I hope that the blog will elicit commentary and questions from readers that will make it a veritible two way street where both blogger and reader are learning something new. On the website I provide a quarterly update on the ESG/SRI market as well as links to ESG hedge funds, other innovative investment options and relevant research. To learn more about ESG Alpha please go to the website, www.esgalpha.com.

Again, welcome. I hope that you enjoy ESG Alpha.