Socially Responsible Investing – Passing Vogue or Long-term Trend? Cover Image

Inwestowanie społecznie odpowiedzialne – przejściowa moda czy trwała tendencja?
Socially Responsible Investing – Passing Vogue or Long-term Trend?

Author(s): Aleksandra Duliniec
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie
Keywords: socially responsible investing (SRI); sustainable investments; ethical funds; corporate social responsibility (CSR); corporate governance

Summary/Abstract: The dynamic growth of socially responsible investing has been observed globally in the last decade. The determinants of such investment decisions are described in the paper. A variety of criteria – both negative and positive – can be used in putting together a portfolio. The positive screening of companies to be included in a socially responsible portfolio is based mainly on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. However, because there is no explicit evidence that ethical (responsible) funds generate higher returns than conventional funds, it is worth considering the future of socially responsible investments. Will they continue to grow or, after a period of increased interest in social and ethical factors (undoubtedly as the result of the global financial crisis), will they lose their appeal? The paper discusses that issue.

  • Issue Year: 937/2015
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 39-49
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish