Green Money (eBook)

In 2007, the amount of money invested ethically reached almost 9 billion and over 750,000 ethical bank accounts have been opened. But exactly what counts as investing 'ethically'? And how do you find out what the relevant options are? The combination of environmental factors such as climate change and an increasing interest from consumers in the ethics behind a company's profits means socially responsible investment is a massive growth area. The problem is that there is no straightforward definition of 'ethical' and as a result many consumers are unsure about how to turn their good intentions into reality. Packed with information and advice, Green Money explains the ideas behind profits with principles and will help readers develop a financial plan that's sustainable both for them personally and for the planet. It covers essential issues such as: what makes an investment ethical, who to turn to for advice, how to draw up a shortlist of providers, how to monitor your chosen investments' ethical stance, and what the ethical savings and mortgage options are.

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In 2007 the amountof money invested ethically reached almost 9 billion and over three quartersof a million ethical accounts have been opened. But exactly what counts as investingethically? And how do you find out what the ethical options are? The combination of environmental factors suchas climate change and an increasing interest from consumers in the ethicsbehind a company's profits means socially responsible investment is a massivegrowth area. The problem is that there is no straightforward definition of'ethical'. Many consumers are unsureabout how to turn their ideas into reality. Green Money explains the ideasbehind ethical investment, points out sources of information and advice and will helpthe reader develop a financial plan that's sustainable both for them personally andfor the planet. This book will give anyone who iscontemplating investing ethically a step-by-step guide to the choices that facethem and the decisions they have to make. It addresses issues such as:What makes an investment ethicalWho to turn to for adviceHow to draw up their ethical shortlistHow to monitor their chosen investments' ethical stanceWhat the ethical savings and mortgage options are