The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) reports an increase last year of 8.4% in the “green” market share of all Dutch investments. This means that investing ethically, in renewable energy, and socially responsible business is a winner financially as it is for the environment and for social advancement.

Never before did eco/social investment banks Triodos en Bank en ASN Bank see so much money flow into their clients’ saving accounts as during 2008 – they grew by 37%!

Not so long ago green investing was no more than “cute”, but not to make you any money. No more. Worldwide realities of dwindling oil reserves, dirty coal, carbon credits and strong renewable energy growth point to the inescapable conclusion green investment is the future. And it’s now.

Sources:

http://www.volkskrant.nl/economie/article1242699.ece/Duurzaam_sparen_blijft_populair

http://www.eurosif.org/about_eurosif/sifs/the_netherlands