Despite the international economic blues, investing in green companies and funds is still worth doing. Eco stimulus injections are now making green investment more attractive in the long term.

Green investments are currently seen as providing good and stable returns on investment over time, even in the downturn. Investing in green companies or funds is also the right thing to do if you care about the impact of your investment money on our most pressing environmental issue - climate change.

Green Pages is not a certified financial advisor or investment broker, but here are some good green tips we believe can help you make an eco conscious decision when it comes to investing your money:

- Choose a superannuation fund that invests in sustainable and/or socially responsible companies and industries.
- If you have a savings account, check the sustainability report from your bank.
- Research a funds manager that specialises in ethical and/or sustainable investment.
- Check the Dow Jones Sustainability Index to see what companies are performing best in their sector.
- If investing in a specific company of technology, look for companies that are well managed.
- Diversify your investments with different funds, technologies and/or companies to give you the best chance at a good return.
- Not all mainstream companies are created equal. Even if green isn’t the main consideration in your portfolio, look for a company’s sustainability report, many of them also include sustainability initiatives in their Annual Reports and long term strategies.

There are a number of online resources you can refer to to understand more about green investment. Visit the Green Pages to learn more about eco investing.