NEW RESEARCH SHOWS INCREASED INTEREST IN GREEN AND ETHICAL INVESTING
London, 12 October – Penny Shepherd, UKSIF chief executive, comments on new research from EIRIS that shows increased interest in green and ethical investing.
Penny Shepherd, UKSIF Chief Executive, said:
“What is clear is that green and ethical investments can perform at least as well as other investments. Therefore, if performance is not the issue, the question is: ‘Do investors also want to make a difference with their money?’ The research from EIRIS shows that the answer is ‘Yes’. It’s extremely positive that High Net Worth investors are increasingly considering green and ethical options.
“Financial advisers should be aware of this business opportunity and ensure they have the knowledge base to advise their clients. National Ethical Investment Week, which runs from 8 – 14 November, will highlight the information and guidance available for advisers to take advantage of this growing market.”
The research from EIRIS is available here http://www.eiris.org/media.html
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Notes to Editors
About National Ethical Investment Week
National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW), the campaign to raise awareness of green and ethical investment options, is coordinated by UKSIF – the sustainable investment and finance association, and sponsored by Aviva Investors, CCLA Investment Management, The Cooperative Financial Services and Henderson New Star. It is supported by the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA). For more information, visit www.neiw.org.
About UKSIF
UKSIF, the sustainable investment and finance association, promotes responsible investment and other forms of finance that support sustainable economic development, enhance quality of life and safeguard the environment. It also seeks to ensure that individual and institutional investors can reflect their values in their investments. Founded in 1991, it has over 200 members including financial advisers, asset managers, research providers, pension funds, banks and non-governmental organisations. For more info, visit www.uksif.org.
