As climate change has rocketed up the agenda, it has sparked a green investment boom this year. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (US:ICLN) – which tracks major renewable energy companies around the world – has surged from around $8 at its ‘Corona crunch’ low to over $23 now. Investors looking to capitalise on the transition to a low-carbon economy are increasingly realising that they can align their portfolios with their values without sacrificing financial returns.
We’ve picked out some key ethical trends that are worth befriending as we head into the new year.