How to Grow Your Money Without Wrecking the Earth

Global warming, over-population, the biodiversity crisis... the world we live in is in a state of crisis. This is not just an ecological problem; it is an economic problem. The state of the natural world impacts – and is impacted by – human society. Our actions have long-term consequences, so we must be wise in the choices we make, not least in the companies/practices we support through our investment decisions. In The Ethical Investor’s Handbook, author Morten Strange connects the dots, to show how economics and finance play a direct role in perpetuating this crisis. What can we as individual investors do to avoid wrecking the Earth while growing our wealth? How can we navigate the capital allocation space without compromising our ethical values? It can be done – some of the Big Boys have done it – and this invaluable new book shows us how. Delving into topics such as alternative energy sources, ethical foods, conservation and natural capital, The Ethical Investor’s Handbook offers practical advice on how to build a sustainable green portfolio that reaps handsome returns. There are pitfalls and stranded assets to avoid, but also new opportunities if you know where to find them. Do-gooders can make a good buck!

Morten Strange is a Danish-born, Singapore-based independent financial analyst. He is the author of Be Financially Free: How to Become Salary Independent in Today’s Economy (2016). His commentaries and interviews have appeared in the Straits Times and other media. Since retiring at the age of 33, he has pursued his interests in economics, writing, photography and environmental conservation.