Former VP Al Gore's Investment Strategy - Sustainable Business

Former US Vice President Al Gore, long a champion for environmental causes, has jumped into the 'business case for sustainability' discusssion. "Capitalism is at a critical juncture," he says, arguing that the focus on short-term results is undermining issues such as the long-term sustainability of profits, how a company relates to the community and its employees, and the environment. Gore is co-founder and chairman of British-based sustainable investing company Generation Investment. Generation is only paid after three years of returns, and then only if it beats the benchmark. According to Gore, retail investors are clamoring for a change to long-term sustainable goals, with consumers pushing for lower carbon emissions as global warming awareness grows.

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