As ethics becomes a core part of many investors criteria, Impax Asset Management, Hermes, Lombard Odier, Morningstar, Neuberger Berman, Premier, Alliance Trust, and Kames Capital reveal their ethical stock picks.
Hamish Chamberlayne, investment manager, Henderson Global Investors Gildan activewear We like Gildan, a $7bn Canadian manufacturer of cotton t-shirts, underwear, and socks. Its competitive strengths are built upon three pillars - quality, low cost, and sustainability. It prides itself on being a leader in social and environmental issues. It is the only North American company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability index under the textiles, apparel, and luxury goods sector. Its industry-leading labour practices and commitment to environmental sustainability have resulte...
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