Don’t just invest. Make a difference.

• 2 Dec 2016

What if you could grow your wealth while investing in a sustainable, healthier and fairer world?  This is a question I think about a LOT.

Across the world, women are generating and controlling a huge amount of wealth.  And this is only increasing by the day.  But women are not simply economic powerhouses.  Women are also deciding where this money is invested.

And here’s the important thing … women want something different to the status quo. We are acutely aware of the huge and complex challenges we are facing – global warming, pollution, social inequality, human right abuses to name just a few.

But our money, our investments, can be used to tackle these challenges.  By becoming responsible investors, we can make smarter decisions about the companies we invest in.  We don’t need to accept the way things are, we can make change happen by voting with our investable dollars!

So, how do we get started?  The beginning of the journey is really quite simple.

1. Do some soul searching. Think about what really matters to you and where you want to see change happen.  Once you have your list of priorities – whether it be combating air pollution or eradicating forced labor (or both!) – you will have the all-important starting point to form your investment beliefs.

2. Set your boundaries. Figure out how much you are willing to do in terms of changes to your financial decision-making and investment choices.  It is important to be comfortable with how active a responsible investor you want to be.  There is no right or wrong here.  This reflects your investment appetite.

3. Get educated and get empowered. Learn about the issues, explore the options and ask questions. Join part of a growing community of women who want to create a better world for current and future generations.

For ambitious women who want a smarter way to invest their money – what if you could grow your wealth without compromising on your values?   This is where the journey begins.