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Did you know 97% of the Top 50 Australian superannuation funds invest in fossil fuels?
Future Super has looked at the publicly disclosed holdings of the top 50 superannuation funds in Australia by assets). Find out by following this link to The Guardian and using its tool to find out where yours or your clients superannuation is invested. https://www.theguardian.com/future-super-revealed-whats-inside-your-fund/ng-interactive/2017/mar/07/what-future-is-your-super-invested-in Recently a number of clients have asked me ‘how do I make it easy to make ethical purchase decisions?’ So I got to it, did a bit of research and came across a couple of handy items that are easily accessible and could be a continuing source of guidance in ethical purchase decisions – whatever that means for you. Firstly I searched on ‘ethical consumer guide’ and up popped the following links – who would have thought it was this easy?... www.ethical.org.au A handy pocket-sized guide and app version, helps you match your shopping habits with your values. Over 130,000 copies sold since 2008! As the summary says it’s a printed guide or mobile digital tool that gives you the low-down on the environmental and social record of companies behind common brand names. They are both available for a small cost but don’t let that put you off - what are you prepared to pay for a handy ethical shopping guide? Ethical Consumers Australia ethicalconsumer.org.au Use your shopping power to change the world. Ethical Consumers Australia makes it easier for people to make consumer choices that match their values. This group publish the ‘Good on You’ app that provides guidance on buying ethical clothing that matches your style and budget.. This one is free from your favoured phone provider. The Good Shopping Guide - Your Ethical Comparison Site (international) www.thegoodshoppingguide.com The Good Shopping Guide reveals the good, the bad & the ugly of the world's brands. This is an international site, but with the influx of big international brands to Australia it could be useful. Plus, how many of our iconic Aussie brands are not owned by Aussies? Shop Ethical - Behind the Barcode - Baptist World Aid Australia https://baptistworldaid.org.au/faith-in-action/behind-the-barcode Shop ethically with the Ethical Fashion Guide and the Ethical Electronics Guide. A serious site that professional investors use to vet the companies they include in ethical investment decisions. The reports/guides are available to download or order a physical copy via their website. POI Palm Oil Barcode Scanner https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/poi-palm-oil-barcode-scanner/id930164030?mt... POI (Palm Oil Investigations) is a voluntary not for profit organisation that has launched a Palm oil barcode scanner for Australia and New Zealand products. I use it all the time… This is only a scratch on the surface of the information available. So what are you waiting for? Get shopping! Paul Garner CFP® Financial Adviser, Director Certified Responsible Investment Financial Adviser Novo Wealth |
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The Ethical Advisers' Co-op acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people of Australia, and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land and waters, and recognise their role in caring for and maintaining the land over thousands of years. We also extend that respect to other First Nations. We see reconciliation as a fundamental responsibility for The Ethical Advisers' Co-op and we are committed to advancing reconciliation with Australia’s First Peoples and engaging with their concerns.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to Māori as the tangata whenua the indigenous people of Aoteroa (New Zealand) and their ancestors who have cared for the whenua (land), its forests, rivers, and mountains for generations. We recognise their continuing connection and contribution to the whenua, and as Treaty of Waitangi partners and we are committed to building respectful relationships with Māori communities and to working towards a more just and equitable society.
As ethical financial advisors, we commit to building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, working towards economic empowerment and self-determination, and supporting the financial well-being of all Australians and New Zealanders. We recognise that ethical financial advice creates positive change and contributes to a sustainable future, and we are committed to using our skills and expertise to make a difference.
The contents of this website are intended as general advice only. The information provided by the Ethical Advisers Co-operative do not account for any individual’s personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It should not be used, relied upon, or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice. The Ethical Advisers Co-operative recommends all users obtain their own independent professional advice from an appropriately qualified financial adviser before making any decision relating to their particular requirements or circumstances. Investing in, or switching between investments or superannuation funds may have unintended financial consequences.
The survey results, and all information contained in this website including all documents, consider only the ethics of each fund and do not include any analysis of fees, performance or financial suitability. The ethical score is subjective and benchmarked against each adviser’s average ethical client. Your ethics may differ. We recommend you speak to an experienced ethical financial adviser for personalised advice before making any decisions. The information provided by the Ethical Advisers Co-operative does not constitute financial advice. The information is general in nature and is presented in order to inform people motivated by ethical, environmental or social concerns.
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