New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Investing is primarily driven by the desire to earn profits. Some investors, meanwhile, choose investments for reasons different from profitability. They consider the company's environmental stance, its social impact and governance values that it stands by.

Collectively, these characteristics are known as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and funds that invest in these companies are known as ESG funds.

ESG funds refer to mutual funds which invest in companies based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

Environmental: It includes the company's impact on the environment and its commitment towards sustainability. If the company's strategic decisions are influenced by its commitment t...