EURO 2025 Leeds
Abstract Submission

557. Portfolio optimization integrating financial and ESG risks

Invited abstract in session TC-9: ESG investing and sustainable finance, stream OR in Finance and Insurance .

Tuesday, 12:30-14:00
Room: Clarendon SR 2.01

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Valentina Piantoni
Economics and Finance, Università degli studi di Bergamo
2. Sergio Ortobelli Lozza
University of Bergamo
3. Denise Mirabella
Economics and Finance, Università degli studi di Bergamo

Abstract

This article examines portfolio optimization strategies that address both financial and ESG risks. First, portfolios are optimized to minimize financial risk using different coherent risk measures that capture extreme market losses. After identifying portfolios with reduced financial risk, a second optimization is applied to further lower ESG risks, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. By integrating both financial and ESG considerations, the approach produces portfolios that offer strong financial performance while meeting responsible investing criteria. Results show that ESG-coherent portfolios not only meet sustainability objectives but also exhibit competitive, resilient financial outcomes. This dual optimization process provides investors with portfolios that balance risk management with ethical investment principles.

Keywords

Status: accepted


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