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How to protect your portfolio from ‘greenwashing’

How to protect your portfolio from ‘greenwashing’

Australian investors who want their money managed ethically need to be alert for misleading and overzealous environmental and social claims.

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If you’re talking to an Australian investor, there’s a good chance they want their money invested in a sustainable or ethical way.

In fact, four out of five Australians expect their bank and superannuation accounts to have a positive effect on the world, and 84 per cent expect those providers to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hannah Wootton
Hannah WoottonColumnistHannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com

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