Socially responsible investing definition
socially responsible investing
(ˈsəʊʃəli rɪsˈpɒnsəbl ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ)
An investment strategy which seeks to generate both financial and sustainable value. It consists of a set of investment approaches that integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) and ethical issues into financial analysis and decision-making.
Source: Financial Times Lexicon, ft.com/lexicon
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