Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

Green, ethical, SRI and ESG funds...the number of labels can be confusing!

You may think that investing in green and ethical funds is pretty straightforward but ethics and green priorities for one person may be completely different for another.

‘SRI’ stands for Socially Responsible Investing. Historically such investors were philanthropic and largely focused on moral considerations at the expense of investment rewards.

Over the last twenty years, ‘ESG’, which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, has become more integrated with SRI so that instead of having a trade-off between a purely social stance versus a purely financial one, the emphasis is now on improving the long-term performance of investment portfolios AND long-term societal objectives.

By using new data and insights to understand how society will view and solve future problems, it is becoming possible for investors to invest in a way that best aligns with their interests and values.

Investing in a Socially and Responsible way

It’s easy to invest in green, ethical, SRI/ESG funds.
It’s simple to switch from your current investment funds to SRI/ESG investment funds.
Values-based, ethical and religious concerns can be addressed and incorporated into investment portfolios (e.g. areas of concern might include the following to mention but few: tobacco, armaments, gambling, genetic modification, fossil fuel related activities, pornography, alcohol, irresponsible marketing or advertising, animal welfare etc.).
SRI/ESG investments include those companies dealing positively with pollution, deforestation, waste of resources, water stress, climate change, improving working conditions, health and safety, community engagement, diversity, child labour, bribery, corruption, executive pay, leadership diversity, data security and tax strategy.

Things to think about...

Green, ethical, SRI/ESG investment portfolios are built to generate the returns required to meet your long-term financial goals and objectives.
Compare SRI/ESG investment fund returns and charges with traditional investment funds – you will be surprised with what you find!

How we work

We keep it straightforward and simple.

		Arrange a Lifestyle Planning Meeting A meeting at our expense to identify where you are now, how you got to where you are now, and where you’re trying to get to in the next 5, 10 and 20 years and so on for the rest of your life; in other words, a Lifestyle Plan.

		Arrange a Financial Planning Meeting Another meeting, again at our expense, to identify all the resources available to you now, resources that will become available in future, and most importantly resources that might have to become available to satisfy the needs of your Lifestyle Plan.

		Arrange an Implementation Meeting of your Financial Plan If, and only if, your Financial Plan indicates that that your needs would be best served by a financial or investment product and service, it is at this point that a recommendation will be made, again at our expense. If you are happy to go ahead in full knowledge of the facts and the fees involved, we can then start to implement your Financial Plan. If you want to walk away at this point, no problem; we wish you well and it won’t have cost you anything.

		Arrange an Annual Forward Planning Meeting Now on board as a Sutherland IFA fee-paying client, an annual meeting is held to make sure that your Lifestyle Plan and your Financial Plan are on track to meet your financial goals and objectives.

What our clients say...

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Good updates and investment advice

Thanks for keeping us updated and for all your hard work in looking after our investment funds so far, difficult times all round. Your plan is fine with me!

HD, Oxford

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Indepth investment reports

Your reports are always very interesting and I always learn something when I read them. We have complete trust in you. Thank you.

AP and BP, Underwood

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Extremely informative emails

I just wanted to thank you very much for keeping me up-to-date with your extremely informative emails on the current financial situation in these very challenging times. You must be worn out keeping abreast with the changing markets, but your emails help so much to keep calm. Needless to say, I am not watching the markets on principle and am leaving it to your very capable hands and it is much appreciated.

CC, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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S and I are very grateful for the way that you communicated clearly and put together all the information required. You are a gentleman and a true professional.

GM, Oldbury, Birmingham

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Very helpful information

Thank you Neil for a very good lesson to help me understand exponential growth and the excellent graphics alongside!!

PC, Farnham, Surrey

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Really enjoyed your latest bulletin!

Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your latest bulletin. Fascinating story about David Bowie and your fulsome explanation of Corporate Bonds!

DR and HS, Southfields, London

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Excellent advice and guidance

Neil has been my financial adviser since the late 1980s and at all times I have felt more than comfortable with his advice and guidance. I firmly believe that he places all my financial interests at the forefront of any recommendation. Over the years I have followed Neil as he has changed organisations, and it is my intention to keep Neil as my financial adviser in the long term. I have no hesitation in recommending him to you.

SE, Wandsworth

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Great service, always kept informed!

We have known Neil Sutherland for some time. When we sold our business we were looking for some advice on investments for the proceeds from the sale; we wanted a balanced and diversified portfolio. Neil was able to explain to us with absolute clarity his thoughts on our investments which have since proved to be sound. If there are changes in the financial markets, he always keeps us informed. We are very happy with the service that he has provided for us.

DD and PD, Ludlow, Shropshire

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His skill set not always found in the adviser space!

Neil Sutherland has been my IFA for many years during which time he has taken responsibility for the management of my pension and money held in Trust for my children. His background in stockbroking provides him with a skill set not always found in the adviser space. His consideration of requirements is handled professionally and intelligently with true attention to ensuring customer understanding. I trust his integrity and have always been secure in the knowledge that Neil is constantly striving to give the best return for his clients in line with their needs

AC, Wiltshire

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A very good understanding of financial advise

Neil has been my Financial Adviser for nearly ten years. His knowledge and understanding of financial products and markets, and the complexities of governance and the various codes of practice are all extensive. As well as having a thorough understanding of our family’s financial objectives and our attitude to risk, Neil regularly reviews and reports on our portfolio. We greatly value his advice and the fact that, being independent, he has access to a wide variety of options. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

BM, Bath

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Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

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Investing in a Socially and Responsible way

Things to think about...

How we work

Arrange a Lifestyle Planning Meeting

Arrange a Financial Planning Meeting

Arrange an Implementation Meeting of your Financial Plan

Arrange an Annual Forward Planning Meeting

What our clients say...

Good updates and investment advice

Indepth investment reports

Extremely informative emails

Just to say thank you for your help and support

Very helpful information

Really enjoyed your latest bulletin!

Excellent advice and guidance

Great service, always kept informed!

His skill set not always found in the adviser space!

A very good understanding of financial advise

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