how to invest ethically
in addition to analyzing investments using ethical standards the historical current and projected performance of the investment should be scrutinized to examine whether the investment is sound and has the potential to reap significant returns the review of a company s history and finances is warranted it is also important to confirm the company s commitment to ethical practices a company s mission statement may mirror the values and beliefs of an investor yet their practices may be contrary to them consider enron which published and distributed a 64 page code of ethics document to employees highlighting their commitment to integrity and ethics 7 indeed it was proven that they not only did not adhere to their policies but also violated a host of laws 