Ethical Investing
Below is a select list of books that not only imbibe the spirit of Investing for the Soul, but also are highly informative and inspirational. The titles are linked to booksellers (mostly Amazon.com) where they may be purchased. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
These titles are ranked approximately by release date.
Socially Responsible Investment
“This thesis consists of three essays on socially responsible investing… The three essays investigate whether socially responsible investing differs from conventional investing with regard to ethical standards, investment behavior, and performance.”—Book description. For more information, visit Socially Responsible Investment, by Peer Osthoff, Logos 2009.
Socially Responsible Investing For Dummies
“This practical, hands-on guide to smart social investing shows you how to maximize your profits while remaining true to your values. You get expert advice in targeting an issue you’re passionate about, researching potential investments, and putting your socially responsible choices into action.”—Back cover. For more information, visit Socially Responsible Investing For Dummies, by Ann C.…
Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution
“Toby Smith has the rare ability to put his finger on the hottest trends in the marketplace while cutting through the clutter to decide if the trends are investable—or simply more noise.”—Adam Lashinsky, Senior Writer, Fortunemagazine. For more information, visit Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution, by Tobin Smith, Wiley 2008.
Investing in a Sustainable World: Why GREEN Is the New Color of Money on Wall Street
“Investing in a Sustainable World offers clear proof, through facts, figures, and hard documentation, that ’going green’ leads directly to better stock market performance…and that investors and companies who ignore it will, in fact, lose money.”—Book description. For more information, visit Investing in a Sustainable World: Why GREEN Is the New Color of Money on Wall…
Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money: Investing as if Food, Farms, and Fertility Mattered
“I have great hope that sustainable, locally based food systems will help us all in more ways than we imagine. Slow Money can play a huge role in doing this and Woody′s book is an inspiration to all of us working in sustainable agriculture. I can′t wait to live in a world supported by Slow…
Clean Money: Picking Winners in the Green Tech Boom
“Clean Money presents a series of investment strategies for building your own portfolio of clean-tech stocks, while helping to minimize the risks that always accompany markets with extraordinary upside potential.”—Book description. For more information, visit Clean Money: Picking Winners in the Green Tech Boom, by John Rubino, Wiley 2008.

