Sustainable investing means combining traditional financial analysis with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) insights. The acronym ESG describes the metrics that drive sustainable security selection. For example:
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
Understand sustainable investing and how to get started.
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING 101
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Climate Change
• Natural Resource Use
• Pollution & Waste
• Clean Tech
SOCIAL
• Human liability
• Product Liability
• Data Privacy
• Health & Safety
GOVERNANCE
• Accounting practices
• Ownership & Control
• Board Independence
• Ethics
Investing sustainably can be simple. To get started, visit our starter kit page for guidance. If you are a financial professional, visit Advisor Center for an in-depth look at sustainable.
SUSTAINABLE FUNDS
FIND A SUSTAINABLE FUND THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR INVESTMENT GOALS
Select your primary investment goal, then explore the corresponding fund range.
SEEK TO REDUCE
CONTROVERSY
CONTROVERSY
Constrain investments by avoiding issuers or business activities with certain environmental, social and/or governance characteristics.
STRIKE
A BALANCE
A BALANCE
Seek a similar risk and return to the broad market while tilting towards companies with favorable ESG ratings.
PRIORITIZE
ESG
ESG
Prioritize higher ESG-rated companies, while screening out controversial activities.
FOCUS ON
A THEME
A THEME
Targeted investments in issuers whose business models may not only benefit from but also may drive long-term sustainability outcomes.
SEE
THE IMPACT
THE IMPACT
Commitment to generating positive, measurable, and additional sustainability outcomes.
THINK CLIMATE
Learn how to reduce exposure to heavy carbon emitters, or target companies based on climate risks and opportunities.
Filter all sustainable funds using your own criteria.
INSIGHTS
SPECIAL REPORT: A SEA CHANGE IN GLOBAL INVESTING
Find out how climate change could have an impact on investors around the world, as well as how climate risks and opportunities can be incorporated into portfolios.
Investment stewardship at BlackRock
Delivering on our commitment to a more sustainable future. Discover how we take actions and put sustainable stewardship in place.