Perhaps the current economic climate has a green lining, e.g. more people recognizing that standard operating procedures have never been equitable or socially conscious or earth-friendly. Not even close. To help green your green, invest some time in Planet Green's "How to Go Green: Investing."
Top Tips for Greening Your Investing
Personal Strategy: Some simple steps to remember include asking questions, perusing sustainability indexes, reading annual reports and CSR reports, consulting with a green investment analyst, and keeping on the lookout for more resources.
Avoid Greenwashing: Corporate America long ago realized that eco-green often translates into monetary green so don't be na
Set a Screen: A positive screen consciously invests in enterprises the investor desires, say, the clean tech or organic food industries. A negative screen consciously eliminates enterprises? such as alcohol or tobacco companies?that a particular investor seeks to avoid.
Did You Know?
- The green energy sector grew, in global sales, by 40% in 2007
- The amount of money currently invested in socially responsible investment funds: $25.1 trillion
- One out of every 10 dollars is currently invested in socially responsible funds
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