Green shoots: UK green and ethical fund investments hit £23.5bn

Michael Holder
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EIRIS Foundation reports strong growth in green UK investment, as separate survey suggests many Brits remain unaware of how their pensions are invested

Investment in UK green and ethical funds has surged to just over £23.5bn this year, showing a significant jump of more than £4.5bn from 2018 levels, according to new figures compiled by the EIRIS Foundation....

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