Is there truly a way to invest that’s good for the environment and for your wallet?
Sustainable investing, also known as socially responsible investing, has become increasingly accessible in recent years.
What is sustainable investing?
This includes areas like human rights, labor standards and diversity.
Positive/Best-in-Class Screening: Investing in sectors, industries, or companies that outperform their peers in ESG practices.
Impact Investing: Targeted investments aimed at solving social or environmental problems, like clean energy.
Shareholder Advocacy: Using influence as a shareholder to engage companies on ESG issues.
Thematic Investing: Investing around a specific theme like clean water or gender equity.
Select sustainable mutual funds or ETFs that screen for ESG criteria or target specific issues.
Leading fund families like Parnassus Investments and Calvert Research and Management offer excellent options.
Look into green bonds that fund projects with positive environmental or climate benefits.
Use your investment dollars to support companies with technologies, products, and services that promote sustainability.
Invest in community development institutions like credit unions and community banks that support economically disadvantaged areas.
Focus on your priorities, research options carefully, and seek guidance to build a values-based portfolio.
The ESG investing landscape continues to expand rapidly, making this approach more accessible than ever.
