Incorporating this type of thinking into investment decisions gives the investor a better chance to maximize returns, Peers explained. At the same time, changing the parameters for investment decisions can help put pressure on companies to act more responsibly and lets consumers pressure companies by purchasing from sustainable sources, he said.
Another aspect of responsible investing involves demanding better accountability from public companies, Peers said. Progress that is being made in reporting is important to investors, he added.
“A lot more information is available today about the environmental and social progress companies are making, but more is still needed. Thorough reporting is not going to happen overnight,” he said.