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.
Sustainable Investing: The Art of Long Term Performance
“This is the essential insider guide for thoughtful investors, fund managers, business leaders and consultants seeking to lead the front end of the sustainability curve for both superior returns and a positive constructive future in this new era of climate and global environmental change.”—Book description. For more information, visit Sustainable Investing: The Art of Long…
Investing in Renewable Energy: Making Money on Green Chip Stocks
“With this book, you’ll discover various renewable energy technologies that are at the forefront of transitioning our energy economy, and learn how to profit from next-generation renewable energy projects and companies that are poised to take over where fossil fuels will leave off.”—Book description. For more information, visit Investing in Renewable Energy: Making Money on…
Investing for Change: Profit from Responsible Investment
“This is a must-read for anyone interested in SRI [socially responsible investing]. The authors are experts in the field and understand all the technicalities, and at the same time write lucidly and entertainingly. They make a compelling case that SRI is a phenomenon that will be central to capital markets in the next decade.”—Geoffrey Heal,…
Compelling Returns: A Practical Guide to Socially Responsible Investing
“As Mr. Budde points out, by understanding investment options, and carefully planning investments, socially responsible investors can achieve competitive investment returns. It is an essential guide for anyone who wants to employ the SRI approach to investing.”—Denise L. Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer. For more information, visit Compelling Returns: A Practical Guide to Socially Responsible Investing, by…
Green Investing: A Guide to Making Money Through Environment Friendly Stocks
“In Green Investing, Jack Uldrich profiles 100 of the world’s leading green companies and offers readers a model portfolio for investing in clean, sustainable products. This book offers: Guidelines for smart investing; long- and short-term trends in green investing; the bullish and bearish aspects of each investment; a sample portfolio of green stocks.”—Editorial Review. For…
Socially Responsible Investment Law: Regulating the Unseen Polluters
“Building an economic system that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable is the central ethical imperative of the 21st century. Benjamin Richardson argues that SRI has a central role to play in achieving that objective. This is a carefully reasoned and persuasive discussion that everyone concerned with the role of financial markets in encouraging sustainable…

