How to Make Sustainable Investments on the Stock Market

Julie Starr • March 3, 2022



Investing your money is a great way to secure your future and build your wealth, as an individual , or an organization. While considering companies with a good market cap , you should also consider green investing. If you are trying to lead a more sustainable life, it is important to consider where you are making your investments. By investing in green stocks, you can put your money to good use and support companies that have a favorable impact on the environment by committing to certain acts, such as pollution reduction, conservation of natural resources, and other environmentally friendly practices. 

Here is some more information to help you get started with green investments. 

How to find sustainable investments

Unfortunately, there is no one definition of the term “green” or “sustainable”, but there are many different factors that can qualify an investment as environmentally friendly and are often open to interpretation. 

Look for certifications

Firstly, many companies with green practices tend to get the relevant certifications that provide proof. This is a great factor to look out for. There are also investments that are grouped together under the umbrella of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and socially responsible investing (SRI) which set out criteria that businesses need to meet. This can be helpful to help you get started. 

Research company practices and investments

Alternatively, if you have the time, you can research a variety of companies to see what kind of initiatives they are involved in. Their business may not sell a sustainable solution, but many companies seek to improve the environment by engaging in eco-friendly research, energy-saving technology, developing sustainable alternatives to materials such as plastics, reducing pollution, and much more. 

There are also a variety of businesses and start-ups that are created with the intention of developing alternative solutions themselves, such as materials and energies. These companies with strong environmental commitments are easy to spot and are a great investment to make.

Bonds 

There is a range of green bonds available on the market, which represent loans to help finance green projects that are created to benefit the environment, typically run by companies or the government. These are typically made attractive with added tax incentives for the investors. 

Mutual funds

Mutual funds, such as the TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund (TICRX) are a great way to spread your investment across a range of different projects that are designed to help and benefit the environment. This increases your exposure and ensures your investments are put to good use. Some of these projects include innovative renewable energy and other technologies, which is a great way to increase your potential earning profit. 

Just with any investment on the market, you are taking a risk when you invest your money in a green business. With the growth of the eco-friendly market and innovative technology, businesses have been known to return a good profit to investors. 

Green investments are growing to new heights, as they become more important with the rise in natural disasters, government mandates and the awareness of the current climate crisis. Whether you invest as an individual, or as a business, you can make a difference by choosing to support green initiatives. 

 

The Business Case for Sustainability: Communicating Your Strategy in an Evolving Landscape

By Julie Starr • February 17, 2025
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Connecting the Dots: Air Quality, Climate Messaging, and Stakeholder Engagement

By Julie Starr • February 7, 2025
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