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When investors buy into companys with ethical practices they support
Companies with a business model and social mission that the investor supports.
There is a huge difference between being ethical and being socially responsible. You do not need to be ethical to be socially responsible for example.
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The employees are a part of a company's being socially responsible because they reflect the face of its employer.
When investors buy into companys with ethical practices they support
They invest in companies with a business model and social mission that they support.
They invest in companies with a business model and social mission that they support
www.investopedia.com has an article concerning online courses about socially responsible investing. The course is done by email, and seems to be somewhat respected.
"The purpose of socially responsible investing is to maximize financial return while providing social good. Sometimes socially responsible groups aim for investing that benefits the environment, consumers, human rights, and minorities. They also tend to avoid investments related to items such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, etc."
stockholders with an interest in socially responsible investing
Companies practicing socially responsible investing principles will not usually consider tobacco companies or those involved with genetic engineering of foods. They may also exclude alcohol firms.
Socially responsible investing is when you look to make money, yet with the good of a community, the world, or the environment in mind. It is to invest where you are also able to do some good.
Responsible,cooperative,self-controlled
In order to invest socially responsibly, invest in companies that promote such ideals as enviromental protection, consumer protection, human rights, and diversity. Try to avoid investing in things such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, the military, and weapons.
Socially responsible investing is still, after 30 years, widely frowned upon and investor analysts are at odds over which funds are responsible. The best option is to speak with an investor specialist either online or in your city.
SRI or "Socially Responsive Investment" is a means of investing to meet financial goals, but in a way that is consistent with a person's or institution's values or mission in the world. As an industry, now roughly 1 in 9 investment dollars in the United States is invested in an SRI fashion. See http://www.newground.net/sri.asp for a succinct article from an industry leader that explains the three levels of SRI: (1) screening, (2) community investing, and (3) shareholder engagement. ___ SRI is also known (particularly in Europe) as ESG investing -- which describes the approach as placing an emphasis on Environmental, Social and Governance factors. ___ SRI is also known as Sustainability Investing.