ESG funds increased by nearly 50% in 2018 and assets grew to over $160 billion after a third consecutive year of significant in-flows.

ESG investments were once considered risky niche investments – but that’s no longer the case. They currently account for over $20 trillion of assets under management.

More than one-quarter of the U.S. investable assets managed by professionals used sustainable investing strategies.

A partnership between the College for Financial Planning and US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment has led to a new certification.

ESG investing has been gaining strength and assets on a steady basis since the financial crisis in 2008.

The move toward socially responsible investing practices continues strongly. Will it continue to the point where it's just called "investing"?

On Friday, June 1, 2018, Kathryn Morrison, Melissa Murphy and Jake Oxley, of SunStar Strategic hosted a lively roundtable discussion, alongside Bob Goellner at this year’s annual US SIF Conference. The topic, Introducing SRI to Prospective Advisory Clients, garnered an enthusiastic response.  

Kathryn Morrison is the founder, CEO and president of  SunStar Strategic, and is a proud member of The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF), “the leading voice advancing sustainable, responsible and impact investing across all asset classes.”

Using technology to improve the investment process and enhance socially responsible investment tools.

Despite years of misgivings, ESG investing is gaining in popularity. It's not just for tree huggers anymore!