Socially responsible investing (SRI) report about an investment strategy that seeks to maximise both financial return and social good.
The most prefered corporate practices are environmental stewardship, consumer protection, human rights, and diversity.
The rise of SRI funds
The European SRI market value was estimated at US$7trillion at 2010 end-year. The prognose is that it will change magnitude to US$26.5 trillion by 2015.
SRI in Malaysia
With continuous progress in business sustainability practices in Malaysia, the request for SRI funds is growing.