ESGcheck from FundMonitors.com allows investors and advisors to easily compare and research funds that include Environmental, Social and/or Governance in their investment strategy, or have a Responsible Investing or RI approach. ESGCheck provides general information educational articles on Responsible Investing, and Insights from industry sources and fund managers.
Why ESGcheck?
Investors want to make sure that their savings are being invested responsibly, and not supporting companies that are damaging the environment, and are managed in line with their values. However, there are no set "rules" to define Responsible Investing, and with over 100 funds all claiming to do so, finding funds that do is time consuming, confusing, and difficult.
Exclusions
Most funds list categories of industries or sectors which they exclude fully, or partially from their investment universe. Hover over the icons below allow you to see the category name, and click to see the list of funds that avoid each industry grouping.
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Inclusions
While funds tend to be specific about areas they avoid (known as negative screening), the areas they do invest in (positive screening) can be broader. For a listing of funds which include a specific industry, category or theme hover and click on any of the icons below.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)
The UN has developed a list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals - such as Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, or Life on Land - and are relevant to ESG considerations used by funds to guide their investment strategy and implementation.
ESG fund insights
7 Jun 2024The Potential Impacts of Divestment from the...ESGCheck
The increasing call for divestment from fossil fuels is driven by environmental concerns. However, moving towards a greener economy requires careful consideration of the short-term consequences of abrupt divestment from the fossil fuel industry by Australia's Super Funds and other investors. This article explores the potential financial, economic, and social impacts of such a decision, focusing on labour markets, economic stability, and the ability to influence corporate behaviour through stewardship.
6 Jun 2024The superannuation industry's $150 billion fossil...Market Forces
Out of the tens of thousands of companies superannuation funds could invest in, Market Forces has identified a global list of 190 companies doing most of the climate wrecking through their coal, oil and gas expansion plans. Market Forces' analysis of the default or largest investment options of 30 of Australia's largest super funds reveals these options have collectively more than doubled their investments in Climate Wreckers Index companies over two years, with more than $39 billion invested in the companies most responsible for exacerbating climate change.
6 Jun 2024Animal Testing in the Cosmetics IndustryESGCheck
Animal testing in the cosmetics industry has long been a subject of intense debate and ethical scrutiny. While some argue that it is necessary for ensuring the safety of products, others believe it is a cruel and outdated practice.
5 Jun 2024Beyond the Lucky Streak: Understanding the Real...ESGCheck
The gambling industry in Australia is a double-edged sword, offering economic benefits while posing significant risks to public health and wellbeing. Balancing these factors requires robust regulatory frameworks and effective public health interventions to minimise harm and support those affected by problem gambling.
5 Jun 2024Investing at the Intersection of Climate and...Morgan Stanley
As a warming planet affects human health, investors have an opportunity to support initiatives that address climate-related health risks and help reduce long-term costs.
ESGcheck enables users to search, view and compare the ESG credentials of funds either by Category, or search for individual managers or funds. Category pages are listed by industry or sector as either Exclusions (for example Tobacco or Weapons) or Inclusions (such as Renewable Energy or Green Property). We then apply a Full or Partial tag to each fund's category listings, along with a brief description where available.
ESGcheck collects each fund's ESG policies and credentials by reviewing and analysing the fund's or fund manager's publicly available offer documents such as the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Information Memorandum (IM), along with other policy documents relating to their ESG strategy. We avoid using the manager's marketing materials or general information on their website.
What is ESGcheck?
Exclusions
Inclusions
