Sustainable Investing
Greenwashing
Definition
What is Greenwashing?
Misleading claims that make an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. or business appear more environmentally responsible than it is.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A fund markets itself as green despite holding mostly unchanged broad-market assets.
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Related Terms
Sustainable Investing
ESG Investing
Incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment analysis or ownership.
Sustainable InvestingEnvironmental Factor
An issue involving a company's effect on or exposure to the natural environment.
Sustainable InvestingSocial Factor
An issue involving employees, customers, communities, human rights, or social impact.
Digital AssetsCryptocurrency
A digitally represented asset that uses cryptographic and distributed-ledger systems for issuance or transfer.