The global pandemic has been something of a rollercoaster over the last year, not just in our personal lives but in the stock markets too. While the financial markets suffered their worst falls since 1987, sustainable funds have proved more robust on average than their peers. As we now begin to emerge from the grip of Covid-19, and companies seek to find solutions to the world’. Source ..read more

There has been huge growth in sustainable investing in recent years, as more people become aware not only of its power for doing good, but it’s potential for making a profit too. Here, Jen Gale – founder of the Sustainable-ish blog – talks to Mike Appleby, investment manager on the Liontrust Sustainable Investing Team, about the seemingly unstoppable rise in sustainable investing... Source ..read more

While we all know about the importance of lifestyle changes like recycling more and eating less meat, where we choose to put our savings and pensions has infinitely more power to change the world for the better – and yet it isn’t something that gets talked about much. But this is beginning to change. In his new Netflix documentary A Life On Our Planet, Sir David Attenborough concludes... Source ..read more

We know ethics are subjective. But so too are views on what’s sustainable – or not. That’s why transparency about where our investments end up is SO important – so we can decide for ourselves if we agree with the sustainable fund managers about whether or not their funds actually do what they say on the tin. Seb Beloe, head of research at WHEB Asset Management... Source ..read more

Adequate healthcare in developing countries is a significant social need. This has always been the case, but the global coronavirus pandemic has made the case clearer and more urgent. The third UN Sustainable Development Goal relates to global health: “Ensure healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages” In this Smug Money podcast, Jen Gale, founder of Sustainable-ish... Source ..read more

Evidence is emerging that positive impact funds have weathered the coronavirus market falls better than those whose performance is more closely linked to global stock market indices. What’s special about impact? In this Smug Money podcast, Jen Gale, founder of Sustainable-ish, interviews Rupert Welchman, from Union Bancaire Privée, co-manager of the bank’s impact investment strategy... Source ..read more

Ethical, responsible, ESG, sustainable and impact… where exactly should your money be going if you want it to do the most good in the world? And can you actually have a sustainable fund that invests in oil and tobacco? Tips on what to look for (tip one: look for transparency :), plus insight into the thinking behind some of the UK’s most successful impact funds. George Latham... Source ..read more

Want to make an even bigger contribution to saving the planet? It might be time to consider where your money goes. Just because you don’t consider yourself an investor (yet) doesn’t mean it’s not time to think about where your money is going, whether that’s your workplace pension or your regular savings account. Jen Gale, founder of the Sustainable(ish) blog... Source ..read more

Welcome to Good With Money’s Smug Money Podcast Series: a podcast designed to give you the inside track on the most exciting developments and opportunities in the sustainable money world, as well as top savings and investment tips. In this episode, investment manager Mike Appleby from the Liontrust Sustainable Investment team joins editor Rebecca Jones to talk about greenwashing: what it is... Source ..read more

Welcome to Good With Money’s Smug Money Podcast Series: a podcast designed to give you the inside track on the most exciting developments and opportunities in the sustainable money world, as well as top savings and investment tips. In this episode, we speak to Seb Beloe, partner at WHEB Asset Management, who tells us about how he and his team have been working to even further decarbonise the WHEB... Source ..read more