EcoPortfolio
Downhill Beach (Photo: Jule Berlin)
One of our favourite companies here at EcoPortfolio is Carnegie Wave Energy (ASX: CWE), a developmental producer of clean energy, harnessing the power of waves from the ocean. Carnegie has developed CETO (named after the Greek sea Goddess) which is capable of generating [...]
Architect’s own house (Photo: seier + seier)
Well, it didn’t take too long to dream up a new way to get customers through the door, but we here at EcoPortfolio like this idea. Bendigo Bank is offering customers a 0.5% discount on their home loan interest rate for a [...]
Garden Smiley (Photo: cogdogblog)
To really maximise your green investments, think not only of investing dollars, but into putting a little of your time and energy into creating an edible backyard. Reducing your spending on fruit and vegetables is not only good for your pocket but also the environment and health. Here’s why:
The [...]
Photo Kevin Dooley
Given the huge choice of superannuation funds available in Australia, we thought it time to give you the best options for selecting an ethical fund to put your retirement dollars in.
There are two ways you can go to make your super more ethical: choose a [...]
Sustainable investment in Australia is rapidly growing each year due to an ever increasing focus on climate change and the irreversible damage we are doing to our environment through irresponsible corporate practices. Through our research in compiling the Australian Atlas of Ethical Investment 2012 there are a significant number of emerging clean technology [...]
Most adults in Australia enjoy a drink, and would consider it a normal part of life, but is investing in a company that produces alcohol ethical?
The fact of the matter is that alcohol is a legal product that is available for purchase and consumption by people aged over 18. However, this does not necessarily [...]
The recent turmoil in world sharemarkets has again highlighted the need for investors to thoroughly research investments before putting down their hard earned cash. The same is true for ethical investors, looking to make smart ethical investment decisions.
An ethical investment can be made in one of the following ways:
Negative screen. Eliminating companies from [...]
Investors looking for a professionally managed investment fund that targets Australian and global clean energy companies can invest in the Arkx Clean Energy Fund. On the 6th of July 2011, Arkx released a retail version of its clean energy fund. From the Arkx team:
“The aim of the Arkx Clean Energy Fund is to achieve [...]
Australia now has a price on carbon emissions set at $23 per tonne from 1 July 2012. With the detail released, investors can adjust their portfolios accordingly to take advantage of the shifting playing field for Australian industries and Corporates.
What is a Carbon Tax?
The tax on carbon is levied on businesses that produce [...]
Investing in the World’s top 500 most sustainable companies is now as simple as buying a single ETF on the London Stock Exchange.
The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) recently launched by iShares, the Dow Jones Global Sustainability Screened ETF, tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Enlarged Index ex [...]
