Following an increase in demand for ESG funds, we are excited to launch our new Positive Impact Portfolio.
Responsible Investing – Putting the Future First
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing is a form of socially responsible investing that prioritises financial returns alongside a company’s impact on the environment, it’s stakeholders, and the planet. This kind of investing is all about doing good with your money. While ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing alone cannot solve the problems of climate change, social injustice and income inequality, backing companies that actively work to address these challenges is a great place to start.
It used to be considered a niche area of investing and one where you’d probably have to compromise investment returns but all that has changed. Sustainability has become one of the most popular investment themes over the past few years, with figures from the Investment Association revealing that responsible funds have taken £6.7billion of investment in the first half of 2021. That is some £2.4billion more than the previous year.
As a result of this demand, there are now more opportunities than ever to invest in companies and funds focused on ESG. With so much on offer it is difficult to pick out the best funds so we’ve put together a portfolio of our 5 favourite funds and trusts, covering everything from social impact to renewable energy.
