Tips on Finding Profitable Green Investments


Deciding to use investing to make the world a better place feels right. However, making money feels good too. Thankfully, you never have to choose. You can invest money without stepping on your morals or the environment. Lets look at a few tips on how you can find profitable green investments.  

* Look for Sustainable Funds  The keyword used today for green investing is sustainable, environmental, or social and governance funds (ESG). These funds are already diversified, so it makes it easier for a beginner investor.

* The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment - The USSIF provides a list of these funds for you to compare performance, screens, and even the voting records of those that compete with that fund. 

Link - https://www.ussif.org/

* Ask Your Bank or Credit Union  Most banks and credit unions have their own investment opportunities. Ask them if they have any green investments that you might want to take part in. They will usually give you the information for free as a member.

* Invest in Green Power  Solar energy, wind energy and so forth have taken a little hit lately due to the US government backing out of some environmental deals, but that isnt going to stop these power sources from taking over. This means you stand to earn quite a bit over the next 20 to 30 years.

* Invest in Transportation  The better roads we have and the more opportunities we have to get to places using public sources of transportation, the better the economy will be. Even investing in new energy option cars will pay off. 

* Pollution and Waste Reduction  Investing in different methods of pollution reduction, recycling, and so forth is also a great way to make money. Supporting reduction of greenhouse gas, new tech that cleans the air or water, and so forth, is a money maker.

* Better Growing Practices  While organic growing practices avoid the use of pesticides and use natural farming practices, supporting all sustainable growing practices (including adding hemp to help save trees) will also make a lot of money in the future.

* Invest in Sustainable Aquaculture  Where and how we grow and catch fish and other marine life is an essential component in maintaining a green and sustainable environment on earth. Finding sustainable fisheries to invest in can pay off too.

The truth is, investing is always risky. However, historically it pays off for most people. If you want to invest but you want to keep it green, using these tips to find green investments that you can get behind is one way to get on the path to sustainable investing. 



