Exploring investment prospects in green securities and specialized investments for a greener future
Abstract
With each passing day, the world is becoming more environmentally conscious. In this changing perspective, investors are also increasingly seeking investment opportunities that prioritize sustainability whether the investment option is in company securities or projects. Green investing, which focuses on companies and assets committed towards the conservation of natural resources is increasingly becoming more popular. This article explores specialized green securities and investment opportunities like green index funds, green mutual funds, green bonds, and green exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It also discusses the challenges of defining and measuring green investments, and the drivers of such investments. It examines the concept of sustainable investing, and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors, and how these are impacting the investment landscape. The article hopes to provide readers with an understanding of green securities and specialized investments, and how such investors can contribute to a greener future by focusing on the same.
Keywords: Green securities, Specialized investments, Sustainable investing, Environmental, social, and governance (ESG), Socially responsible investing (SRI), Greenwashing.
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