For this discussion, assume the following scenario. You work for the comptroller's office in your local city government. Part of your role requires you to help make investment decisions for the retirement fund for city employees. You are in a staff meeting in which investment allocations for the retirement fund are being discussed. Some of your colleague's favor investing in companies with strong ESG credentials, while others feel that ESG should not be considered at all. It's now your turn to speak.

For your initial post, explain your position on ESG investing to your fellow colleagues. Provide reasons for your stance.