Screening
Background
Screening
describes the application of social and
environmental guidelines or
"screens" to the investment process.
It can be done directly by investing in
particular stocks or other investments
selected according to specific screens, or
through socially responsible mutual funds
employing pre-established screens.
Negative
screens can include such issues as companies
operating with sweatshop or child labour, or
the manufacture of alcohol, tobacco or
pornography. Companies falling into
these categories are excluded from portfolios
containing these screens.
Examples of
positive screens include seeking out companies
with good employee relations, strong records
of community involvement and exemplary
environmental impact policies and procedures.
For a list of
mutual funds and labour funds using social
and/or environmental screening criteria in the
selection of investments click
here.
