With issues such as climate change causing real harm, more and more people are looking to invest their money in ways which do good in the world. Yet how to do this in practice can all seem a bit mysterious… To mark Good Money Week 2023, our advisers, here at Investing Ethically, are sharing their…
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With biodiversity under global threat, Phil shares his thoughts on protecting nature and how an important new initiative – the TNFD – could help. You might not yet have heard the words “Nature Positive” – but you probably will soon! Like many of you, I have a dog who loves a walk, usually twice a…
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We take a look at how, as an ethical investor, you can help to tackle some of the big issues facing society… The phrase ‘ESG’ has become a real ‘buzzword’ in business these days. Basically, the ‘E’ is looking at how companies are managing and responding to Environmental issues such as climate change and the…
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With the global water crisis now impacting billions of people across the world, how is ethical investment helping to make a difference? Water is required across all sectors of society – for drinking and sanitation, but also to produce food, energy, and manufactured goods and services. Global water use has risen at more than twice…
DetailsAfter months of increasing tensions and the well-publicised military build-up on the Ukrainian border, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. This caught many European leaders by surprise and has had an immediate and pronounced impact on financial markets reflecting the importance of Russia as a major oil and gas exporting nation and Ukraine as a…
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Does cryptocurrency have a place in the ethical space? Our new graduate trainee Matthew Charles has recently completed his Master’s dissertation on the ethics of cryptocurrency – so who better to provide an introduction! It’s important to stress that this article is simply a summary of a broader subject. The content should not be viewed…
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As companies and markets respond to the growing popularity of veganism, it raises fascinating questions – not just for vegans, but for anyone with an interest in ethical investment. Many people – including Andy here at Investing Ethically – took part in Veganuary earlier this year. The annual campaign has made great strides – from…
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The 5th April marks the end of the Tax Year in the UK. With this date fast approaching, now is a good time to be considering your financial arrangements, particularly to make sure you don’t miss-out on any tax allowances. Please don’t leave it to the last week! Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) For the…
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Expertise – and our specialisation in ethical investment – is a key part of the service we provide to our clients. Maintaining this expertise is both exciting and essential! We work hard to understand how businesses and markets are responding to the challenges of sustainability. Talking with industry leaders is a great way to keep…
DetailsEarlier this month, Lisa represented Investing Ethically at a roundtable on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG). The event – hosted by ‘New Model Advisor’ – brought together industry experts to discuss ethical investment – what’s happening now and what does the future hold? As you might expect, the debate was wide-ranging and lively! Lisa reflects:…
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