Is swapping a good alternative to divesting? – Robeco

Similar to divestment, swapping is a way to establish zero economic exposure to excluded firms.

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... At the same time, swapping benefits sustainable investors by letting them retain their voting rights and allowing them to clearly attribute the performance of their decision. However, the use of swaps may be difficult to explain to stakeholders, adds complexity to a portfolio, and may be less impactful than divesting.

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