In 2007 Mercer and the UNEP Finance Initiative synthesised analyses into how Responsible Investment effects financial returns.  13 studies showed a positive correlation, 14 were neutral and 3 showed a negative correlation. The survey argues that there is enough evidence to show that, at least, responsible investment does not decrease financial returns but some of their biggest positive impacts coulw be long term and thus cannot be measured yet.

This Briefing Document, by Tomorrow’s Company, summarises the key statements and recommendations presented in the upcoming UNEP policy brief “Global Green New Deal”, which makes a strong case for the active ‘greening’ of proposed fiscal stimulus packages, backed by necessary changes in international and domestic policy architectures.The Tomorrow's Company Briefing Documents are intended to provide the reader with a comprehensive introduction to a particular topic. You can find the full list of Briefing Documents on forceforgood.com here.