WHEB has come top of our guide to ethical investment funds on multiple occasions and is a long-standing Best Buy brand. It scored 5/5 in our Fossil Free Investment Funds report, and is a B-Corp and a certified Living Wage Employer.
Below we outline its approach in general. To see the full detailed stories, and WHEB's overall ethical rating, please sign in or subscribe.
Ethical approach
As an impact investor its investment strategy is focused on creating positive impact by investing in companies whose products and services provide solutions to important sustainability issues.
It's investments are identified through its nine investment themes: Cleaner Energy, Education, Environmental Services, Health, Resource Efficiency, Safety, Sustainable Transport, Water Management and Well-being.
It also screens out the worst offenders, such as companies involved in fossil fuels, weapons, and intensive farming - among other harmful sectors.
The company is fully transparent about its investments - you can view all of its portfolio holdings on its website.
Equity
The world of investing has long been inaccessible to many due to the high minimum investments that many funds require. WHEB's minimum is only £1, making ethical investment accessible to all.
Ethical Consumer Best Buy: Yes
Boycotts: No