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 ethical investing
Ethical Investing is when investors make a decision to invest their...
Ethical investing, also known as Socially Responsible Investing or SRI attempts to ensure...
We at smile invest think ethics are important and we like to put our money where our mouth is. So here's the low down on ethical investing and how you can do it too.
tc4property.com /articles/51/ethical-investing.html   (596 words)

  
 Money Week - The case for ethical investing: Moneyweek debate. - ethical, investing, funds
Ethical investing could be more dangerous yet, in that it represents an entire philosophy of money management that sits uneasily with the principles supporting a free capital market.
Investing solely on the basis of ethical issues amounts to crippling oneself and one’s opportunities.
But perhaps the biggest reason to be suspicious of ethical investing is that it doesn’t work.
www.moneyweek.com /article/952/investing/strategy/ethical-investing.html   (1374 words)

  
 Investing Software
Choose from various ethical investing options to best suit your portfolio.
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investormap.com /investing_software.htm   (451 words)

  
 Socially Responsible Investing
Also referred to as ethical investing and social investing, this is the practice of aligning an investment policy with personal values, societal concerns and/or an institutional mission.
Phil A. Younker and Associates is a member of both Social Invest.org and Social Funds.com and we encourage you to visit these sites for more information on Socially Responsible Investing.
SRI In the U.S. This a very detailed article descibing the origins of Social Investing and how it has changed over the years, as well as, some information on why this practice is growing more popular today.
www.nvo.com /pyounker/whatissri   (352 words)

  
 Meritas Mutual Funds - Meritas is Canada's newest socially responsible mutual fund company
Socially responsible investing (sometimes referred to as ethical investing) is defined as the integration of peoples' societal, environmental and ethical values with their investment decisions.
One approach to community investing is a growing movement within the SRI community to set aside a small portion of each portfolio to invest in micro-lending opportunities.
Today, hundreds of thousands of Canadians have embraced the concept of investing according to their beliefs, and yet, many believe that the industry is still in its infancy compared to market surveys and the experience in other countries.
www.meritas.ca /sri.shtml   (2077 words)

  
 :: Business :: Investing :: Socially Responsible
Socially responsible investing (SRI), ethical investing, or sustainable investing, as practiced by individuals and institutions, incorporates social, ethical, and environmental criteria in the investment process.
Socially Responsible Investing in the USA - A white paper overview of the socially responsible investing industry and movement in the USA.
Introduction to socially responsible investing by Michael Ilnycky - Material prepared for a 2001 college course explaining the historical catalysts for SRI, the emerging trends driving its popularity and the processes by which investments become socially responsible.
www.localadsearch.com /Business/Investing/Socially_Responsible   (704 words)

  
 Investing Responsible Socially - Stock Investing
Socially responsible investing is the practice of investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and partnerships that adhere to a predetermined ethical philosophy.
Socially Responsible Investing or Socially Responsible Investment, usually abbreviated to SRI, is an umbrella term for a philosophy of investing by both financial criteria and social, ethical or...
We hope you found what you were looking for with respect to investing responsible socially, stock investing and real estate investing.
www.earntaxfreereturns.com /investingresponsiblesocially   (667 words)

  
 Ode
Such socially responsible banks are still few and far between, but over the past 10 years hundreds of ethical and sustainable investment funds have been launched worldwide.
His conclusion is that the current form of responsible investment will not change the world in one day, but the emergence of increasing numbers of ethical and sustainable investment funds does contribute to increased consciousness in the business community about the damaging effects of modern capitalism.
Ten years ago—when sustainable business and socially responsible investing were as yet unknown terms—I was at a conference listening to a lecture by the chairman of Britain’s Cooperative Bank.
www.odemagazine.com /article.php?aID=4055   (1320 words)

  
 Socially Responsible Investing? Ask MetaFilter
It was, after all, ethical choice in investing that brought an end to the slave trade in the UK.
The idea for investing solely for return, then using the proceeds to fund your altruism has been knocking about the ethical investment market for a while.
By socially responsible I mean companies that strive to do the right thing by the environemnt and their employees, not necessarily companies that don't invest in alcohol and such.
ask.metafilter.com /mefi/23969   (1172 words)

  
 ETHIBEL, consultancy agency for socially responsible investing
The Ethibel Label and for SRI funds guarantees the quality of socially responsible and ethical investments.
"FIRST Epargne-Pension" invests according to the European Ethibel quality Label for each new contract or payment : a guarantee that from now on you can invest in ethical and sustainable actions and obligations.
Invest in Crelan FairPlay Oasis, an innovative investment which offers a minimum warranted coupon and which is based on a basket of 20 values that respect the strict criteria of sustainable development of the "Ethibel Excellence" Universe.
www.ethibel.org   (319 words)

  
 Investing Ethically
The ever-growing Resources sections for positive, ethical investments will be contrasted with the example of Monsanto, one of the world's most unethical investments that could be made so that investors will know what to avoid when investing responsibly.
The Techniques and Philosophy section will serve as a suggested guideline for investing ethically.
Mission Statement: We are dedicated to providing investment resources, including stocks and mutual fund investment resources, to those who are looking to make ethical investments.
www.ethicalinvesting.com   (319 words)

  
 ACP-ASIM Pressroom - ACP-ASIM Updates Ethical Advice for Relationships Between Physicians and Industry
They should develop explicit policies to preserve the ethical standards and credibility of the society and the professionalism of their members.
ACP-ASIM advises physicians involved in financial relationships with industry (such as by giving talks, conducting research, referring patients for clinical trials, or investing in services or facilities) to avoid relationships that might compromise their objective clinical judgment or their ability to serve the best interest of patients.
Medical professional societies that accept industry support or other external funding should be aware of the potential for conflicts of interest to develop.
www.acponline.org /college/pressroom/ethic_adv.htm   (651 words)

  
 Women & The Economy - Ethical Consumption
For more information on ethical investing visit Ethical Investment.
Ethical consumption is a way to help us feel that we have power as consumers, that we can vote with our dollars.
Buying second-hand takes a little patience but it can be very entertaining searching through things others have passed on and you'll often find incredible buys.
www.unpac.ca /economy/ethicconsumption.html   (651 words)

  
 Ethical consumerism: France sets the standard - Food Business Review
Many private "ethical" commerce schemes are limited to paying producers more than the generally low global commodity prices, but without any of the commitment to sustainable development (such as investing in local community projects such as schools or hospitals) that characterize the labeling schemes endorsed by FLO.
The rise of ethical consumerism provides food, drinks and personal care players with an opportunity to review their relationships with consumers and to strengthen them.
Consumers' ethical concerns are inexorably linked to concerns over the safety of products, whether they are food, drinks or personal care items, and to issues relating to quality such as provenance, traceability and freshness.
www.food-business-review.com /article_feature.asp?guid=12B06A73-7423-493A-90E1-1DB65A461D5A   (450 words)

  
 Just Business - Article
As well as making their own savings decisions on ethical grounds, people who are members of company pension schemes may urge their employers to apply ethical criteria when investing the pension fund.
Some firms, observing the growth of consumers ethical awareness, have recognised the marketing opportunity that is presented and have taken a lead in adopting policies that may be perceived to be ethically clean.
Among the ethical concerns expressed by consumers their through purchasing behaviour are those to do with the environment.
www.jusbiz.org /articles/ethicalconsumerism.shtml   (2483 words)

  
 Socially responsible investing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Socially Responsible Investing or Socially Responsible Investment, usually abbreviated to SRI, is an umbrella term for a philosophy of investing by both financial criteria and social, ethical or environmental criteria.
Social investing began in the 1920s with churches, who divested of the so-called 'sin stocks' -- alcohol, tobacco and gambling.
While there is no one standard of criteria across Socially Responsible Investing, most SRI mutual funds, whether conservative or progressive, employ screens that exclude companies that manufacture tobacco or alcohol products.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Socially_responsible_investing   (1283 words)

  
 BBC - Gloucestershire Faith - Ethical Shopping
Even if you are investing money you can make choices about who is benefitting from your savings by looking for ethical investments.
Well, according to 'Ethical Consumer', an alternative consumer organization who look at the social and environmental records of the companies behind the brand names, we should be thinking about issues like this and not just in terms of toilet tissue but in a whole range of goods.
Well-known skincare and haircare shop with a strong ethical policy.
www1.thny.bbc.co.uk /gloucestershire/faith/2002/12/ethical_shopping.shtml   (1283 words)

  
 Invest FAQ:Strategy:Socially Responsible Investing
Investors who pursue a strategy of socially responsible investing (SRI) are making sure that their capital is used in a manner that aligns with their personal ethical values--taking responsibility for what their money is doing to the world around them.
It is estimated that around $1 trillion is involved in some type of social investing in the U.S. (about 10% of all total investments), and the number of socially and environmentally screened funds have increased from only a handful in the 1970s to over 100 by 1996.
It is growing exponentially in numbers of individual and institutional investors participating, in the amount of invested money involved, and, most importantly, in the movement's ability to persuade corporations to develop a sense of social responsibility in the conduct of their businesses.
invest-faq.com /articles/strat-sri.html   (1453 words)

  
 surefish.co.uk: ethical living - Ethical shopping
By buying through getethical.com, you are purchasing products or services that are reducing environmental impact and/or are made by social business investing in the local economy and helping to create sustainable communities.
For the companies to be listed, being "ethical" means a commitment to the goals of social and environmental responsibility.
Getethical.com was launched in 2000 by Red Pepper and The Big Issue magazines to promote and advance ethical consumerism.
www.fish.co.uk /ethical_living/features/031203_ethical_gifts.htm   (1453 words)

  
 Conservative Pressure for Stem Cell Funds Builds (washingtonpost.com)
Some in the administration are searching for a compromise that could include investing more heavily in research on stem cells obtained from adults, which do not require the destruction of embryos.
Although many in the White House are impressed by the scientific data, there is also great anxiety over the potential for "ethical precedents we can't even anticipate," this source said.
"We are spending a great deal of time studying not only the science, but the ethical dimensions of this," a Bush strategist said.
www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A6571-2001Jul1¬Found=true   (1269 words)

  
 Ethical Corporation: Browse by Topic of Interest - Ethical Consumerism (183)
Codes and Guidelines Corporate Governance Corporate Responsibility Communications Corruption and Lobbying Environment Ethical Consumerism Ethical Supply Chains Human Rights and Labour Standards Non-Financial Reporting Regulation, Taxation and Legal Developments Socially Responsible Investing Stakeholder and NGO Engagement Other Area Of Interest
There is now significant consumer interest in ethical brands.
Ethical Corporation: Browse by Topic of Interest - Ethical Consumerism (183)
www.ethicalcorp.com /content_list.asp?m=toi&toi=36   (673 words)

  
 Socially responsible investing is hot
A cornerstone of ethical investing is the concept that what you do with your dollars can affect what goes on in the marketplace, Gravitz stressed.
Socially responsible investing has gone mainstream, attracting assets at a pace three times faster than conventional investments.
Adding to the clout of this once-overlooked category, socially responsible mutual funds are frequently core choices offered to millions of employees in 401(k) retirement accounts.
www.jsonline.com /bym/invest/leckey/sep99/leckey91299.asp   (852 words)

  
 Ethical Funds® - Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
Learn about socially responsible investing and why it may be good for your portfolio.
See how Ethical Funds makes a difference through shareholder action.
Socially responsible investors believe that you can make money, while making a difference.
www.ethicalfunds.com /do_the_right_thing/sri?refid=sfr2003_linkingtemplate   (195 words)

  
 Progressive Asset Management Boston - Socially Responsible Investing, Ethical Investing
When you invest with your values, you join the growing socially responsible investing (SRI) movement whose combined value is now over two trillion dollars — powerful leverage that is increasing corporate accountability to employees, consumers and the environment.
We are a branch of the Progressive Asset Management Network, a national association of socially responsible investment advisors and the first independent full service investment brokerage in the US to specialize in socially responsible investing (SRI).
We invite you as a socially concerned investor to join our growing community of clients who seek to increase their financial assets while promoting social justice and environmental sustainability.
www.pamboston.com   (291 words)

  
 Article: Socially Responsible Investing
Socially responsible investing, or SRI as it is commonly called, is a concept that on the surface seems to have merit.
Owning a socially responsible mutual fund certainly does not ensure you are investing in socially responsible companies.
SRI quickly expanded to include environmentally friendly companies, hence the SRI slogan, "green investing." Companies involved in the exploration/production of oil, minerals and other natural resources became questionable candidates for socially responsible investing.
www.rogueinvestor.com /articles/socially_responsible_investing_sri.html   (295 words)

  
 Pax World Funds: Responsible Investing Ethical Investing
By screening companies not only by their investment potential but also by standards of social responsibility, Pax World challenges companies to reach for a higher "bottom line" and offers investors the opportunity to do good while doing well.
The Funds invest in companies that produce goods and services that improve the quality of life and encourages those companies to behave responsibly by monitoring their corporate behavior.
It is the Funds' policy not to invest in companies that are to any degree, engaged in manufacturing defense or weapons-related products or companies that derive revenue from the manufacture of liquor, tobacco and/or gambling products.
www.paxworld.com /invest.htm   (353 words)

  
 Socially Responsible Investing
The Sustainable Future funds offer clients the opportunity to invest in companies that are at the forefront of promoting and supporting sustainable development - either through the products and services they offer, or their leading social, environmental and ethical practices.
We believe that the world economy needs to evolve to a more sustainable model in order to address the myriad of social and environmental problems that we face (such as depleting natural resources, climate change, social inequality and geopolitical risk).
The Morley Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) team manages the Sustainable Future fund range for Norwich Union.
www.morleyfm.com /uk/institutional/socially_responsible_investing   (256 words)

  
 Talk:List of economics topics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Economic decisions can be considered ethical decisions directly - see moral purchasing or ethical investing.
The economics we have today would be very different if Adam Smith would have used the works of Hegel as an ethical substructure rather than using the works of his moral philosophy professor Francis Hutcheson.
When I did my business degree, there were three ethics related courses, dealing with topics that range from bribery to price discrimination, to churning, to false advertising, to unethical labour practices, to retail price maintenence, to environmental issues, to collusion, to grey marketing, to patent and copyright enfringement, to tort law, to accounting accountability.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:List_of_economics_topics   (2227 words)

  
 Television's First Responsible Business and Investing Show Debuts Nationally March 15th, 2005 on PBS
Ethical Marketplace is television's first national show dedicated to reporting the news, trends, and stories of the companies, governments, and people worldwide who are redefining success with socially and environmentally responsible practices, investments, and lifestyles.
A 'financial lifestyle' show, Ethical Marketplace takes viewers beyond the balance sheet with engaging, real-life stories of businesses, executives, investors, and consumers that demonstrate an increasingly popular standard of corporate citizenship measured by the integrated 'triple bottom line,' often referred to as People, Profit and Planet.
Television's First Responsible Business and Investing Show Debuts Nationally March 15th, 2005 on PBS
www.forrelease.com /D20050111/phtu036.P2.01112005122150.28492.html   (2227 words)

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