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At least ten self-proclaimed “ethical” funds hold shares in BP despite the oil producer’s pivotal role in the worst oil spill in history.
The ethical investment funds holding BP in their portfolio include SWIP Pan-European SRI Equity, SWIP Global SRI, Real Life A, Church of England Investment, COIF Charities Investment, Aberdeen Responsible UK Equity, Marlborough Ethical, [...]

Since the financial crisis city bankers, fund managers and financial advisers have become more aware than ever before of green and ethical investment options.
Recent research by F&C Investments found 73% of investors would consider taking advantage of an ethical investment trust if one became available.
According to the UK sustainable investment and finance association (UKSIF), this [...]

Ethical investors in Wales are being given the opportunity to invest in an organic market garden.
The 10-acre site will supply fresh produce – including vegetables, salads, and fruit – for Cardiff’s Riverside Market and a vegetable box scheme.
The social enterprise will have an estimated turnover of £170,000 and will provide enough vegetables to feed around [...]

Nearly three quarters (72%) of charity workers believe their pension should be invested ethically.
Research by the Pensions Trust found charity workers rate ethical investment as one of the most important attributes for their pension scheme.
Other pension attributes rated important by charity workers included value at retirement and company engagement with shareholders.
Seven in ten (69%) wanted [...]

New Zealand MPs are set to vote on a bill that would ensure government funds are ethically invested.
The bill, sponsored by MP Grant Robertson, would mean the government could only invest in socially and environmentally responsible companies.
“I believe that New Zealanders want [government] investments to be ethically sound,” Robertson said.
“What this Bill will do is [...]