Why Should I Divest?
“Shareholder activism is one of the key themes we’re seeing. There is a strong sense of buyer resolution, as an increasing number of Australians realise that ethical investing is not just the right thing to do, but also the smart thing to do. People are buying stocks in greener areas, like smart and renewable technology, instead of investing in negative areas like gas and oil.
Most of our clients have divested, as they are more aware of carbon risks. In many ways, divesting is a risk management strategy as well as an investment strategy. Increasingly large, well-known investors are seeing the opportunities in ethical investment and the risks in carbon. With long term out-performance by ethical investments compared to mainstream funds, there is now no question about investment returns.
Smart, renewable technologies are showing prevalence in the international space as well. Silicone stocks, smart switches and other forms of technical stock relevant to infrastructure are on the rise. India has just announced $880 million in solar investment by their government. Renewables are now Germany’s largest power source. The Saudi Arabian Oil Minister has been quoted recently as saying they will switch to solar power end fossil-fuel energy consumption by 2040.”
Most of our clients have divested, as they are more aware of carbon risks. In many ways, divesting is a risk management strategy as well as an investment strategy. Increasingly large, well-known investors are seeing the opportunities in ethical investment and the risks in carbon. With long term out-performance by ethical investments compared to mainstream funds, there is now no question about investment returns.
Smart, renewable technologies are showing prevalence in the international space as well. Silicone stocks, smart switches and other forms of technical stock relevant to infrastructure are on the rise. India has just announced $880 million in solar investment by their government. Renewables are now Germany’s largest power source. The Saudi Arabian Oil Minister has been quoted recently as saying they will switch to solar power end fossil-fuel energy consumption by 2040.”