The theme of the month: 'Be part of the solution'

Week34Kicking the habit! Developing low carbon habits (4)
8.5.1 – Start investing in green!


Make it a habit to consider the triple bottom lines when making investment decisions! Investing in green is investing in a sustainable future.

Investors together provide great insight on what the market wants in the coming future. Be part of the market force for businesses that adopt good ethics and respond pro-actively to sustainable development. Invest smartly as well as socially responsibly for values in People, Planet and Profit (e.g. clean energy, resources, companies that considers the triple bottom lines). Ask about green and socially responsible choices available in different types of investment vehicles.
Q&A
Woo:
In 2006, 61 financial institutions became signatories to a set of ethical financing principles named the “Equator Principles”, which are developed and promoted by the International Finance Corporation, the private sector of the World Bank. What is the percentage increase of investments based on the Equator Principles from 2006 to 2007?

Select your answer below
A. 18%
B. 38%
C. 48%
D. 68%




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