investment that takes into account social values as well as financial ones, that is conducted in three main ways: the purchase of stock according to investment screens that look at the social and environmental effects of corporate activities; the exercise of share ownership rights and responsibilities to promote social benefits; and the promotion of investment in local and impoverished communities
Investment that is made on the basis of the financial, environmental and social performance of a company.
Investments that use criteria to select a portfolio of socially and/or environmentally responsible companies.
Investment strategies or restrictions that take account of the social, environmental or other impacts that a companyâ€(tm)s activities can have on individuals, and the environment. Pension funds are required to disclose in their Statement of Investment Principles the extent to which they take these factors into account.
Investments that will have a social benefit. Co-op America has suggested government securities issued by a housing agency or the Student Loan Marketing Association. They say, "These bonds support worthy causes, offer safety, and pay better yields than regular treasury bonds."
An investment made with social as well as financial goals.
Socially responsible investing takes into account social responsibility and environmental sustainability criteria alongside conventional financial criteria. For this, fund managers use the services of analysts specialized in this type of rating.
SRI investors include social, environmental and ethical criteria in their investment decisions.