Category: Socially Responsible Investing
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Challenging the throwaway society and the rise of Socially Responsible Investing
After years of campaigning by NGOs, it took a seminal wildlife documentary – Blue Planet II – to get politicians to pay attention to the devastation being wrought by the disposal of plastics. More than eight million tonnes of plastic are discarded into the oceans every year, equivalent to 16 full shopping bags for every…
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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world
In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new Agenda emphasises a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all. The SDGs also explicitly include disability and persons with…
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Challenging the throwaway society
Challenging the throwaway society – ocean plastics highlight wasteful consumption habits After years of campaigning by NGOs (Non-governmental organisations), it took a seminal wildlife documentary – Blue Planet II – to get politicians to pay attention to the devastation being wrought by the disposal of plastics. More than eight million tonnes of plastic are discarded into the…
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Talking to clients about Ethical and Sustainable investing
We believe it is critical to be talking to clients about green investing during Client Reviews. Many of our clients are already sold on ethical investing. However we do not just talk to clients about green investing from an ethical standpoint. We also consider returns and the returns are good and can be sold as…
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Ethical Investing – Now a Main Stream Investment Strategy?
Twenty years ago, ethical investing was seen very much as a pure values-based, exclusionary investment process. Over time, this has developed into sustainability and engagement and now there are more funds focusing on companies which make a positive impact on their environment. According to one IFA, “There is a pervading view that values-led investing is…