Extract from AE's Year in Review
Demand for ethical leadership will only accelerate over time, as the millennial generation have high expectations that business should be a force for positive social change. By 2025, this socially engaged group will represent 75% of the workforce.
This reset of expectations is gaining recognition and is translating into a real shift in the allocation of capital, with more than half (56%) of Australia’s investments now being invested through some form of responsible investment strategy. What’s more, over the 12 months of FY18 there was a 188% increase in core responsible investment funds, those using negative or positive screening, a sustainability themed approach, impact investment or community finance. This is heartening to see but consumers must be vigilant to ensure ‘green’ marketing slogans are matched by a rigorous and responsible approach to investing.
Australian Ethical has had more than 30 years’ experience applying the principles of our broad-based ethical charter to ensure our investments align with a sustainable future. We are true to our ethical label through and through. The way we invest, the way we recruit, the way we treat our employees and suppliers, the decisions made by our Trustee, are all governed by our Ethical Charter.
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