Values-driven investments are now delivering real financial returns
- Date: Tue, Apr 8, 2025
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By Danielle Barron, The Irish Times
The non-financial value of responsible investment has historically been a major driver but in the current climate is the “feel good factor” of socially and environmentally conscious investing enough to attract investors who may feel that their capital would earn a better return elsewhere?
Dr Fabiola Schneider, assistant professor in accountancy at University College Dublin, believes there is a “warm glow” effect that comes with deciding to invest responsibly.
“Investors can feel good about contributing to positive outcomes like decarbonisation, improved health or increased access to water,” she says. “For example, faith-based investors have long aligned investments with their values by excluding sectors like alcohol or gambling.”
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This article was originally published in The Irish Times on 14 March 2025, as part of the Responsible Investing Special Report.
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