RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 U.K. Ethical Investment
JF The Journal of Investing
FD Institutional Investor Journals
SP 58
OP 75
DO 10.3905/joi.1999.319411
VO 8
IS 2
A1 Stephen Williams
YR 1999
UL https://pm-research.com/content/8/2/58.abstract
AB Ethical investment is increasingly concerned with the social responsibilities of businesses. This article describes the diversity of ethical concerns in the U.K. as identified by three authoritative sources. Three specialist indexes reflecting specific ethical concerns are presented: environmental impact, military involvement, and positive corporate behavior, together with a fourth index representing a balance of ethical concerns. While issue-specific indices may be feasible in certain circumstances, the paramount objective of benchmarking ethical investments in the U.K. requires a broadbased master index.