If
finance experts are to be believed, green investment is still worth despite the
global economic blues. Sustainable investment options are set to become more
attractive in the long run with the incorporation of the eco-stimulus.
Currently, green stocks are showing stable returns on investments and investors
who care about how and where their money is being used are opting for the “go
green” option.
Investment
can be a great way of making money if done in a logical and systematic manner.
In the last few years, significant changes have been visible in the interest of
investors across the world. Other than oil and gas, interest has deviated to
sources of energy as it causes less harm to the environment and society. Thanks
to the increased awareness on sustainable investment opportunities, several
companies across the world are realizing the importance to preserve and protect
the planet. In the form of a contemporary type of stock investment, green
investments are becoming popular for the investors who want to use it as a
source of helping the earth and the atmosphere.
There
is no significant difference in green investment and stocks and mutual funds.
The difference lies in the fact that green investment is made in companies
committed to conservation of natural resources. These companies are actively
involved in producing sources of alternative energy, clean water and air
projects and products and services that bring a significant change to the
communities and environment.
As far
as sustainable investment is concerned, green based projects are the main
concern. Even though this movement includes companies that are into other lines
of business, organizations that have modified their operations for running
environment-conscious business can also be included in it. For the next several
decades, green building, recycling and water will be the strongest growth points.
Earlier this year when the market was up for 21% in March, market for green
stocks rose to 30%. As part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of
2009, approximately 14% is comprised of clean energy and efficiency.
Author Bio:
Kevin Long is the founder of Global Deaf Connection and the co-founder of Justmeans, a social utility site that helps companies to attract and ignite advocates of better business and good work related to sustainable finance, sustainable development, Sustainable Investment. Kevin has done significant business development work for both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
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