Our Funds: Green Century Equity Fund
Financial Strategy
The Green Century Equity Fund's objective is to achieve long-term total return which matches the performance of the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index (formerly named the Domini 400 Social Index), an index comprised of the stocks of approximately 400 companies selected using environmental, social and governance criteria. The majority of these companies are included in the Standard & Poors 500® Index and allow for a diversified investment in environmentally sound businesses.
Sustainability Strategy
The Green Century Equity Fund screens companies according to their environmental, social and governance performance. The screening criteria includes, but is not limited to, the following factors:
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Environment |
Social |
Governance |
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· Efficiency of resource use |
· Impact on community |
· Sustainability reporting |
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· Management of waste and emissions |
· Product quality and services |
· Ethical business practices |
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· Environmentally beneficial products and services |
· Fair labor practices, including respect for human rights |
· Political accountability |
Certain industries may impose unique and onerous risks and/or costs on society. Therefore, companies with significant business involvement in the following industries will not be included in the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index: alcohol, tobacco, firearms, nuclear power, military weapons, and gambling.
Learn more about investing in the Green Century Funds.
The Equity Fund, like many other mutual funds invested primarily in stocks, carries the risks associated with investing in the stock market. In addition, the larger companies in which the Equity Fund's portfolio is primarily invested may perform worse than the stock market as a whole.
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