Why ESG Fails Catholic Investors (and What to Do About It)
ESG investing emerged as an attempt to incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors into portfolio decisions. Many investors embraced ESG as a way to engage in socially responsible investing or faith-based investing, bridging the gap between profit and purpose. Some Catholic organisations even attempted to adopt ESG frameworks with the hope that they would align […]
Faithful Investing: Altum Investment Guidelines
In the investment area, we often face ethical dilemmas that may conflict with our values and beliefs. For Catholics, this is even more relevant, as financial decisions should align with faith and the principles of the Social Teaching of the Church. At Altum Faithful Investing, we have developed a unique approach to offer Catholic investors […]
Faithful Investing and the Gambling Industry: Should Catholics Invest in Casinos?
Faithful Investing begins with a question: Is it morally acceptable to invest in industries that exploit human weakness? The gambling and casino industry presents such a dilemma for Catholic investors. While gambling is not intrinsically evil, the way this industry operates — profiting from addictive behavior — directly contradicts the principles of human dignity, solidarity, […]
Faithful Investing and the Arms Industry: Should Catholics Invest in Defense?
Faithful Investing and the Arms Industry: A Catholic Perspective on Ethical Investments Investing in the arms industry often presents a significant moral dilemma for Catholic investors. The teachings of the Catholic Church provide clear guidelines regarding the use of weapons, war, and the arms industry. In Faithful Investing, investment decisions must be aligned with Catholic […]
Faithful Investing vs ESG: How Catholic Investing Goes Beyond ESG Criteria
ESG and Faithful Investing: An Ethical Alternative for Purpose-Driven Investing Today, more and more investors are concerned about the ethical aspects of their financial decisions. In this context, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria have gained relevance as a way to measure companies’ commitment to certain sustainability standards. However, although ESG provides guidelines aimed at […]