Conscientious capitalism is the aspiration of pursuing both financial returns AND social / environmental good that supports positive change.
Socially responsible investing is the belief that you can pursue both objectives within a complementary investment strategy.
Though the concept of socially responsible investing may date back to the mid 1700s, there has been a recent eruption of new products, terminologies, and methodologies to support the increase in investor interest in this rapidly evolving area. The whirlwind of competing narratives and approaches can quickly become confusing.
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Source: Dimensional Fund Advisors