Overview for Financial Professionals
What is Sustainable and Responsible Investing?
Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) is a broad-based approach to investing that now encompasses an estimated $3.07 trillion out of $25.2 trillion in the U.S. investment marketplace today. SRI recognizes that corporate responsibility and societal concerns are valid parts of investment decisions. SRI considers both the investor's financial needs and an investment’s impact on society. SRI investors encourage corporations to improve their practices on environmental, social, and governance issues. You may also hear SRI-like approaches to investing referred to as mission investing, responsible investing, double or triple bottom line investing, ethical investing, sustainable investing, or green investing. More information about SRI >
Who is US SIF?
US SIF is the U.S. national nonprofit membership association for professionals, firms,
institutions and organizations engaged in socially responsible and sustainable investing. US SIF and its members advance investment practices that consider environmental, social and corporate governance criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact.
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Access Publications
- US SIF provides access to a wealth of information on sustainable and responsible investing. Visit our Publications page >
Get the Latest Research
- Research continues to demonstrate the positive effects of sustainable and responsible investing. US SIF coordinates and funds original research on SRI. Visit our Research page >
View Mutual Fund Performance Charts
- A public tool to assist in investing by researching and comparing funds based on factors such as screening, performance, and proxy voting policies.
Get Started with Community Investing
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Through community investing you can begin helping economically disadvantaged communities create jobs, homes and improve the environment by simply opening an account in a community development bank, credit union, or investing in a loan fund. Please visit the Community Investing Center and get started with Community Investing.
Stay Current on News and Recent Developments
- US SIF maintains news sources on recent developments in sustainable and responsible investing. Please check our News page often for updates.
Find Our Members in the Member Directory
- Get to know our members — browse the Membership Directory for socially and environmentally responsible financial planners, banks and credit unions, mutual funds, retirement options, and more.
Become a Member of US SIF
- Join Us. See the many benefits of membership. US SIF is the national membership association for professionals, firms, institutions and organizations engaged in socially responsible and sustainable investing. Join online today.