Governments of the world continue to grapple with action and solutions for addressing climate change and the environment. Whatever solutions they finally agree on will have an impact on the profitability of companies all over the world. Those companies that are helping to reduce carbon will receive benefits, both financial (competitive advantage, efficiency gains), and social (reputational benefits and employee loyalty).
Responsible investment gives you the chance to do what governments of the world have not or will not. RI is a way to ensure that your money is directed towards those companies that are making a positive impact on the environment, and away from those companies that cause harm. You can directly encourage good corporate behaviour by directing your investments and super into companies whose practices you support.
The most common reasons why people become responsible investors are:
- To generate positive returns while making a difference.
- To direct their money to companies making a positive difference while avoiding those that cause harm
- To influence corporate behaviours, and push for greater accountability on issues like sustainability and governance.
- To take their activism to another level.
There are RI solutions for every risk profile, time frame and stage of life. You can make a difference and help to contribute to causes and issues that you believe in. Or you can wait for the Governments of the world to act. We are having enough problems with even deciding on one.
