These SRI strategies allow investors to construct portfolios that reflect their values and support companies exhibiting positive ESG practices.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Growth of SRI Investing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Socially responsible investing has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, rising from a niche strategy to a significant segment of the broader investment universe. Some key stats on the growth of SRI:<\/p>\n

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• Assets in US-domiciled SRI funds grew from $569 billion in 2007 to over $3.1 trillion by 2021, a 5X increase. SRI now accounts for over 1\/3 of all professionally managed assets in the US.<\/li>\n
• 81% of individual investors are interested in ESG investing, according to Morgan Stanley. Millennials are leading the momentum into ESG strategies.<\/li>\n
• 1,345 money managers across 50 countries signed on to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment as of 2021, representing over $145 trillion in AUM.<\/li>\n
• 22% of all global fund flows went into ESG funds in 2021. Inflows into ESG funds have steadily risen in recent years.<\/li>\n
• 90% of S&P 500 companies published corporate sustainability reports in 2019 compared to just 20% in 2011. Firms feel increasing pressure from stakeholders to provide ESG transparency and progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  This explosive rise of SRI from niche trend to mainstream investing reflects growing consumer and investor demand for companies to be responsible actors and integrate ESG factors into their operations.<\/p>\n

  <\/span>Motivations for SRI Investing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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  There are several driving factors behind the mass adoption of socially responsible investing:<\/p>