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U.S. News & World Report: 7 Best ESG Funds to Buy. These funds promote societal progress. Investing with environmental, social and governance, or ESG, issues as a focus emphasizes the concept of sustainability in a portfolio. When you invest in ESG mutual funds, you're backing companies that are committed to following best practices in regard to environmental impacts, social responsibility and corporate governance. The incorporation of ESG metrics in investment management could become an industry standard in the coming years, says Zach Conway, CEO of financial services firm Seeds. "While much of the industry still thinks of ESG as a stand-alone asset class, prudent investors and asset managers instead recognize it as another lens through which to view and assess a company's likelihood of future success." If you're interested in giving back with your investments, here are seven of the best ESG funds for achieving that goal.