Best Practices in Sustainable Finance

This foundational report provides a comprehensive overview of best practices in sustainable and socially responsible investment (SRI) and finance as of 2005. It outlines the business case for SRI, detailing various strategies such as negative/positive screening, shareholder advocacy, and community investing. The document compiles pioneering examples from global financial institutions and corporations that were early adopters of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their financial decisions. It offers a guide for investors and companies seeking to align financial activities with long-term sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals.