Investing In

Eco-Friendly
Stocks

The Growth of “Green”

What is “Eco-Friendly”?
ec •o-friend •ly
adjective
not harmful to the environment.
"I use only eco-friendly products"

– “Eco-Friendly” refers to goods, services, and policies that

inflict reduced or no harm upon ecosystems or the
environment.

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 How a Company Becomes “Eco-
Friendly”
Common Practices
– Change to CFL Light Bulbs
– Recycle Paper Products
– Turn Off Computers at the End of the Day
– Recycle Old Electronics and Equipment
– Turn Down the Thermostat
– Move to Mobile Communication – Cut Down on Paper
Memos
– Encourage Employees to Carpool

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 Why Invest in “Eco-Friendly”
Stocks?
– Investments in ecosystem friendly (eco-friendly) companies
rose 300% between 1996 and 2016
– 35% of consumers will spend more on eco-friendly products
– Companies that are eco-friendly get 40% more positive
coverage in the media
– 85% of college-graduates want to work for eco-friendly
companies

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Eco-Friendly Stock Growth
The Investment Process

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