Below are 2 links.. 1 is about what SRI (social responsible investing) really is.. Second is an ESG research firm who is only one of two signatories to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) which is the UN's guidline principles on responsible Business. Another link on the UNPRI follows these 2.
This is what SRI is.. This could be an effective approach when trying to make emerging economies refrain from making the same mistakes committed by developed economies http://ussif.org/resources/sriguide/srifacts.cfm
Solaron sustainability services in one of the only ESG research firms based in in energing economy. THis reseaech is priceless and guides international investors when investing in emerging economies. http://solaronworld.com/
The UNPRI is the reason why the above concept is valid today. http://www.unpri.org/
The reason i am sharing these things on this portal is to understand what in your view is the implication of all this? Do we have a future that could support such investment guidelines ? How effective do you think would this be?
Best wishes,
Aditya
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