Responsible Investment - Mindful Money

Cutting off NZ support for the Myanmar Military

6th March 2023

Just over two years ago, on February 1st, a dark chapter was written in Myanmar's history as the military staged a brutal coup, sending the country into a human rights … Human rights abuses Research

Mindful Money’s Ethical Investment Principles

9th Feb. 2023

Mindful Money aims to change the ways that New Zealanders think about their investments, so that they give greater priority to directing their funds towards social and environmentally beneficial outcomes. … Ethical Investment KiwiSaver funds Research

Aotearoa New Zealand Investor Coalition For Net Zero

17th Jan. 2023

Mindful Money has initiated a new coalition of organisations to accelerate climate action by the New Zealand investment sector.

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What is Responsible Investment?

16th Dec. 2022

Most investment has traditionally focused only on financial returns and risks. This means the financial world has been separated from the impacts that arise from investment decisions. The consequences of … Active ownership Ethical Investment Ethical returns Greenwashing Impact Investing Research

2022 Annual Impact report

17th Oct. 2022

This report provides an overview of the activities of Mindful Money and, wherever possible, the link to tangible outcomes and impact as a result of our work.

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Media Release: Russian Investment

1st March 2022

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US and its allies have adopted sanctions aimed at individuals, state-owned enterprises, military suppliers and the financial sector. New Zealand has imposed … Research Russia Weapons

New KiwiSaver Data: Funds Are Divesting From Fossil Fuels, But Not Fast Enough

25th Aug. 2021

New data from Mindful Money, an ethical investment charity, shows that KiwiSaver fund holdings in fossil fuel producing companies fell by $331 million in the 6 months to end March … Fossil Fuels Greenwashing KiwiSaver funds Research

Do you make Nuclear Bombs?

18th March 2021

There are 88 KiwiSaver Funds with investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons, totalling $52 million. Here's how you can find out what's in your KiwiSaver fund and take action.

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