Still confused about SRI (socially responsible investment) and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investment? Planetsave has published a blog by Carolyn Fortune that explains all concisely. SRI is an exclusionary strategy that steers clear of products and services that are not consistent with a green/progressive agenda. SRIs focus on “investments that bring into balance the conservation and preservation of the Earth’s natural resources, habitats, and biodiversity with human culture and communities.” A subset of SRI, impact investing, a strategy built on private market investments with a social return, is behind a recent surge in SRI activity: SRI mutual funds and fund assets have increased four times over in the last 10 years. Got it? Next, in Part II: ESG investment explained.
John Howell, Editorial Director
ReportAlert: American Express publishes 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Special Announcement: Goodwill and Partners Encourage Donations through the Give Back Box
This post was originally published on Justmeans.com
Visit the Invest With Values - Resource Directory to access leading investor information, opportunities, organizations, events, groups and tools.