You live by a moral compass. Your investments can too.
Your investments are designed to fit your lifestyle and needs in the future. They can also include another layer of research and due diligence to consider the effects those investments make in the world. It's called many names, impact investing, socially responsible, SRI, ESG and it all comes down to a few key principles:
Environmental Impact
How a company treats natural resources is important for its bottom line as well as the world. Environmental tests measure a company's approach to:
Climate change
Water resources
Carbon emissions
Clean air policies
Social Impact
How companies treats its employees and the communities where it does business reflect on its character and bad policies can open companies up to risk.
Employee Safety
Supply Chain Logistics
Community Impact
Diversity & Inclusion
Corporate Governance
How a company governs themselves can indicate their true mission and display leadership or lack thereof.
Corruption & Bribery
Data Security
Board Diversity
Internal Policies
Investing with Your Heart
Is Sustainable Investing Right for You?
Aligning your money with your values is easier than you think. Ask yourself these questions and if you find yourself answering "yes" to many of these, sustainable investing may be the right fit for you:
Have you ever discovered a company was doing something you disagreed with and stopped buying their products or using their services?
Do you choose where you spend your money because you want to support businesses you believe in?
Do you want to align your money with creating a positive change in the world?
Imagine your current investments. Are their companies you would want to avoid but you're not sure if you are invested in them or not?
If you think investing in sustainable approach is right for you, sign up for a free 30 minute complimentary call to learn more.