Green Investments
Growing concerns for the environment and rapidly increasing demand for energy and food have led to significant pressure for more green and sustainable alternatives. The sourcing of cleaner energy and reduction of carbon footprints are national priorities. Companies are now transforming operating procedures to ensure they are more socially responsible and environmentally friendly.The energy market is undergoing major diversification with a number of new and alternative energies providing lucrative prospects for investors. Today’s global economy indicates the need to diversify investment portfolios, with the first half of 2010 highlighting the changing nature of where investment returns can be earned.
Increasingly, investors are looking towards commodities that are sustainable, socially responsible and environmentally friendly for security, as well as providing high returns on capital.
Sustainability is a key factor that reflects the long term viability of an investment as well as its long term financial rewards. Investments that combine strong social or environmental performance with strong economic performance have been shown to be more successful over the long term. Sustainable, alternative investments offer increased security to investors and have proven to be more resilient to economic downturns and volatility.
