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How can I invest in companies that share my values?
With the flick of a button. We make it easy for you to switch your recommended asset allocation portfolio to one which takes SRI into consideration. Simply login to your dashboard to view your options and invest/call us for more information or help. You can also invest in SRI themes.
How can I invest in...
...a better planet?
Invest in companies that focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building energy efficient products, reducing energy footprint, using alternative energy sources and conserving water.
...fair labor and ethical behavior?
Invest in companies that promote safe working conditions, diversity and have strong ethical track record.
...Smart Beta portfolios with a social edge?
Invest in companies that are good for the world at large while at the same time good for your own investment portfolio.
How can I avoid companies that do not share my values?
Select from various exclusion groups to avoid companies that you feel do not share your values or add single stock exclusions which automatically apply to all your investments. We ensure that detailed business classification and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) metrics are used in the exclusion group construction process. Each exclusion group typically comprises 25 stocks and is reviewed annually.
Exclusion groups
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Animal testing
Companies selling personal & household products & services that test cosmetic products on animals.
Business ethics controversies
Companies with the most controversies relating to ethics, politics, or corruption, as published in the media.
Corporate political spending and lobbying
Companies with the highest amount of political donations and those that spend the most on lobbying, relative to size.
Energy intensive
Companies with the highest total energy usage.
Fossil fuels
Companies that operate in the coal industry and/or are the largest producers of oil.
Greenhouse emissions
Companies with the highest reported direct and indirect C02 emissions.
Hazardous waste
Companies responsible for creating the highest hazardous waste.
High water usage
Companies with the highest levels of water withdrawals.
Tobacco, alcohol and gambling
Companies deriving revenue from sales of tobacco, alcohol and gambling activities.
Weapons and gun manufacturers
Companies deriving revenue from sales of military equipment and weapons.
The cost of your choices
- Many of our portfolios have an overlap with the exclusions we provide.
- Excluding stocks from your portfolio affects its performance.
- The returns for the portfolio excluding selected exclusion groups are computed using the portfolio and exclusion group stock returns during the period.
Use the tool below to see how choosing exclusion groups impacts each of those portfolios.
Please see the Important information below to review important disclosures on the risks and limitations of relying on hypothetical returns.
What’s in a name?
In the industry, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is often used interchangeably with ESG investing, ethical investing, sustainable investing, green investing or impact investing. But it isn't always clear what this means for you or your investments.
We believe investors are catalysts for change in the behavior and the the companies they invest in. Our approach centers on investing in companies that operate businesses with socially desirable products and services as well as the incorporation of ESG factors into investment decision-making, thus incentivizing better practices from the companies.
We want to empower you to make more conscious investment decisions and we offer various easy, transparent and low cost ways for you to express your values.
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