Combining SRI Strategies
Socially-responsible investors can foster sustainability, focus on the needs of disadvantaged communities and promote corporate accountability by utilizing social screens, shareholder advocacy and community investing.
According to the Social Investment Forum's 2007 Report on Socially Responsible Investing Trends in the United States, investors are now demanding investments with a more tangible community impact, from microfinance funds directing capital abroad to targeted investments in Community Investment Institutions domestically.
"When combined together, the three core strategies of social investing, screening, shareholder advocacy and community investing, not only can help promote stronger corporate citizenship and social responsibility, but also build long-term value for companies, their shareholders and their stakeholders and long-term wealth in communities."