How Can You Start Sustainable Investing?

If you are interested in sustainable investing, there are several ways you can start your journey. Remember there are no right way - just your way!

One way is to use screening that helps you filter out companies or funds that do not meet your sustainability criteria or that focus on specific themes such as renewable energy, social justice, or gender equality. One is excluding and the other including. Another way is to use rating systems that assess and compare companies or funds based on their sustainability performance and provide you with scores or rankings that reflect their sustainability level. here it's important to find a rating you find reliable and serious about sustainability.

A third way is to use active ownership that involve communicating with companies or funds to encourage them to improve their sustainability practices or to vote on shareholder resolutions related to sustainability issues. Active ownership doesn't garantee that the company will do as you request and being a small shareholder usually mean you have a small voice - so the bigger the shareholder the bigger the voice.

Of course, you should always do your own research before making any investment decisions and consult with a professional advisor if needed. You should also be aware of the risks involved in any type of investing and diversify your portfolio accordingly.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that the information provided in this article does not constitute personalized investment advice or a recommendation to make specific investments. All investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions. Keep in mind that all investments involve risk of financial loss, and past performance does not guarantee or predict future investment results. Additionally, individual suitability varies based on factors such as investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, tax situation, sustainability preferences and other relevant considerations.

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