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An Oregon Perspective on Sustainable Investing
Carsten Henningson
Portfolio 21, Co-founder
Progressive Investment Management, Chairman
As an Oregon pioneer in sustainable investing, I would like to encourage you to "vote with your dollars" by using your investment decisions to influence corporate behavior.
For decades, socially and environmentally responsible investors have been directing their investment dollars toward companies with superior environmental performance as well as companies with good records on human rights, employee relations, and business ethics.
Today, socially and environmentally responsible investing is the fastest growing segment of the financial services industry. More than $2.1 trillion is invested using social or environmental screens. One of the primary reasons for this astounding growth is the competitive financial performance from screened investments along with growing public awareness of the link between responsible business and a viable future.
The classic response of business has been to view environmental initiatives as harmful to the economy and the bottom line. However, a growing number of corporate leaders disagree. Corporations are now beginning to apply sustainability principles in their business strategies. These visionary corporations recognize the environmental crisis and see sustainable business practices as a competitive advantage.
Corporations must take a central role in creating a sustainable economy that does not undermine the productive capacity of nature. Many companies now recognize the enormous business opportunity in providing products, services and technologies that are needed to create a sustainable society. These companies are developing cleaner energy sources, resource efficient production methods, products that are designed to be reused and rebuilt, raw materials that are benign, and processes that produce little or no waste. These companies are shaping a new economy that supports a healthy human balance with nature.
As investors, we can choose to divest from companies that are contributing to our environmental crisis and support companies that are working toward a sustainable future. I invite you to join the millions of investors who are bringing their values and their investments together.
Featured Organizations
Oregon
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Portfolio 21 – Progressive Investment Management
http://www.portfolio21.com/
Portfolio 21 is a no load mutual fund for individuals and institutions committed to investing in a sustainable future. Portfolio 21 concentrates on companies that have made a commitment to environmental sustainability and have demonstrated this commitment through their business strategies, practices and investments.
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Portland Family of Funds
http://www.portlandfunds.com
An overview of the Portland Family of Funds, a community investment bank, which makes triple bottom line investments in Portland, Oregon real estate and businesses.
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Progressive Investment Management
http://www.progressiveinvestment.com/
If you believe in corporate responsibility, you probably want to be investing with both your values and your returns in mind. With Progressive Investment Management, you can make informed and financially sound investments supporting your ethical principles.
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Shorebank Pacific
http://www.eco-bank.com
Shorebank Pacific is a commercial bank building economic relationships that maintain ecological integrity, while fostering businesses and job growth. Find out about EcoDeposits® and FDIC-insured accounts that provide an opportunity for depositors to participate in the Bank’s conservation development mission while receiving personal service and competitive rates. ShoreBank Pacific also lends to small businesses and provides information on conservation improvements that can increase a borrower's bottom line and the value of their business.
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National
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Social Investment Forum
http://www.socialinvest.org/
Your savings and investments can help create a better world! This new guide gives you hands-on advice and information to help you put your dollars to work to build healthy communities, promote economic equity, and foster a clean environment.
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International
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Agro Austral
http://www.agroaustralweb.com.ar
We are an Argentina based company specialized in agri-business investments consulting, including the marketing of premier ranches and farms
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