Thread by @ESCapResearch

I'm an ESG investor. I value companies with strong track records of supporting the environment, social causes, and responsible governance. That's why @tesla is an important part of my responsible investing portfolio. $TSLA /1

Environmental concerns are very important to me. That's why it's excellent that Tesla does everything in their power to ensure they are following all important EPA regulations. /2
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Sustainability and human rights are also very important to me. That's why in sourcing materials for their batteries, like Cobalt, I can trust Tesla will do so in a responsible way and sourcing from sustainable companies like Glencore. /3
cnbc.com/2020/06/16/tes…

Social concerns are important to me. Tesla is a clear leader in this area by ensuring all workers are valued by creating a safe work environment. /4
nytimes.com/2018/11/30/bus…

Tesla values diversity so much, that they even make time to recognize important holidays. /5
theatlantic.com/science/archiv…

Consumer protection is an important aspect of social concerns as well. Customers are extremely valued by Tesla. Open and honest relationships ensure future loyalty. /6 reuters.com/article/us-tes…

When Tesla sells a product to a customer, they stand behind it and know it's safe. /7
businessinsider.com/tesla-leaked-e…

One aspect of ESG investing that doesn't get a lot of attention is the corporate governance concerns. This isn't discussed much, but as an ESG investor it is one of my personal favorites. /8

Management structure is an important aspect of corporate governance. Low executive turnover demonstrates that Tesla has an excellent management structure. /9
businessinsider.com/tesla-executiv…

With a balance sheet described as a "fortress" by some other prominent ESG investors, it's excellent that Tesla was able to ensure employee health and safety is their number 1 priority during COVID-19. /10 mercurynews.com/2020/06/18/tes…

As part of corporate governance, Tesla does a great job balancing employee and executive compensation. /11
mercurynews.com/2019/04/02/elo…

When things get hard at the company, I know that Tesla will always do the right thing and ensure employees are taken care of. /12
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Finally, being a responsible company means valuing the regulators that ensure other companies are also being responsible. By supporting these regulators and important institutions this ensures that I can do my ESG investing confidently. /13

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1278764736876773383?s=20

I think it is clear. Tesla is leading the pack, and as an ESG investor, I can't really think of anything I would want changed. H/T to the prominent ESG investors that continue their unquestioning support of everything Tesla does. 14/End

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