Finding an ethical pension: a guide with ethical and environmental ratings for 23 major pension providers, with recommended buys.
We rate the major pension providers which offer some kind of ethical option for clients.
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At the heart of the ethical consumer movement, since 1989.
We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, based in Manchester.
We provide all the tools and resources you need to make choices at the checkout simple, informed and effective.
Includes guides to: Pensions, Ethical Investment Funds, Stocks & Shares ISAs, Home & Car Insurance
The latest magazine includes guides which rate:
- Ethical Pensions
- Ethical Investment Funds
- Stocks & Shares ISAs
- Innovative Finance ISAs
- Alternative Investments
- Home & Car Insurance
Plus:
- score tables rating and comparing the brands
- Best Buy recommendations
- finance companies rated on their investments in unethical areas
- which companies are financing fossil fuels, nuclear weapons and deforestation?
- 'alternative investments' supporting local projects
- choosing an ethical financial adviser
- we list the highest paid directors for all the companies
- gender pay gaps, company by company
- ethical insurance brokers and price comparison websites
- which finance companies most heavily support Israel?
Feature
- challenging corporate power and its influence over governments
Issue 215 (July/Aug 2025) now in print and online.
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- How to find an ethical investment fund with our ethical shopping guide. We rank 22 green and ethical investment funds, with Best Buy recommendations to help you invest ethically. Our guide to ethical investment funds explores why it is important where you invest your money, and gives you top tips on how to invest ethically.Read more
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