More than 10 million Australians have a superannuation account. Which means, effectively, more than 10 million of us are mini-shareholders with the capacity to influence future business decisions.
Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Responsible investing.
Super funds are feeling the financial heat from climate change
New research indicates a fresh determination among Australia’s largest super funds to act on climate change risks.
Can you exclude fossil fuels from your superannuation?
We look at whether you can rid your super of fossil fuels, and how a renewable energy portfolio might affect your nest egg.
Sustainable investment: Gaining support, growing returns
While climate change is front of mind for many Australians during a summer of catastrophic bushfires, it is just one of many environmental, social and governance issues driving a growing investor demand for sustainable investments.
3 questions to ask when choosing a responsible investment option
If you’d like more control over how your super is invested, we have prepared a simple guide to what responsible investment means when it comes to super.
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How to make your super more socially aware
Gone are the days when ethical investing existed on the periphery of investment management and the debate centred around whether or not environmental, social and governance (ESG) focussed funds could actually perform as well as mainstream funds.
Top performing sustainable investment funds
Investors are enjoying an explosion in the range of sustainable investment options in the market. Between 2016 and 2017 there was a 340% rise in funds that screen assets for their sustainability features, or lack thereof.