Socially Responsible Investing
/ˈsoʊʃəli rɪˈspɑːnsəbəl ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) An investment strategy that incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to generate financial return while promoting ethical and socially beneficial outcomes.
The fund specializes in socially responsible investing by screening companies for ethical business practices.
Forms
- socially responsible investing
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Commentary
Terminology often overlaps with ESG criteria; drafters should clarify whether SRI includes exclusionary screens, positive selection, or shareholder activism.
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