Top tips: How to invest sustainably and fuel change in the world
Investing in itself requires involvement directly from the investor, but sustainable investing even more so to ensure that ones funds are empowering companies that align with their personal values. Adam Robbins, UK senior investor relationship manager for Triodos Investment Management shares his top tips on successfully investing sustainability.
Do your homework
“Next, research is key.
“The best way to make sure your money is aligned with your values is to be as informed as possible about how it’s being used and what impact it will create.
“Doing some digging into the investments you’re considering takes a little time, but is worth it to ensure you’re not inadvertently investing in practices or products you don’t support – such as arms or fossil fuels.
“You can do this by asking for the full list of companies included in any fund you are considering investing in and checking if these match your values.
