Variations on a (green) theme

As the popularity of green investing rises, ethical investors no longer need sacrifice their principles in favour of returns

Green investing is gaining popularity, driven by three key factors. First, investors are becoming increasingly concerned about issues such as human rights, the arms trade and climate change. Second, contrary to past thinking, green investing does not necessarily lead to weaker returns. Third, there is now far greater choice available when selecting green investments. These factors have contributed to a vast increase in fund flows into green investments. Statistics from Lipper Feri reveal that the proportion of net inflows into equity funds that was directed to ecological or environment pr...