"Advisors this year, for instance, were asked about their use or recommendation of environmental, social and governance funds. Replies indicate that 26 percent of respondent advisors currently use and/or recommend ESG funds, and 20 percent plan to increase their use/recommendation of them over the next 12 months."

[COMMENTARY]Finally, a significant number of US advisors are using and recommending ESG investments to their clients! (Research cited:2018 Trends in Investing Survey, Journal of Financial Planning and the FPA Research and Practice Institute.)
3 takeaways on trends in advisor investing, by Marlene Satter, July 16, 2018, Benefits Pro, USA.