Sustainable investing

When you invest, you choose funds to hold in your account. Your money is then invested in those funds and the companies contained within that fund. The value of your investment is linked with the performance of the funds, going up and down over time.
 
Every fund has an investment objective. It defines how the fund manager chooses which companies to include in the fund. When a fund is suitable for investors with Environmental, Social or Governance (ESG) preferences, this means the fund manager will usually include or consider ESG factors when choosing investments for that fund. 

Check the fund’s objective
Reading a fund's objective will help you learn whether the fund has a particular emphasis on environmental impact, education, health, social responsibility, human rights, diversity, animal welfare, sustainable governance, or other issues. You can then be comfortable that your choice of fund(s) aligns with your views around sustainability. 
 
Balance risk with sustainable investing
When choosing to invest in one or more funds with an ESG objective, you still need to consider the prospect of your investment value changing over time. Remember that the value can go down as well as up. You should always balance this risk with your wish to invest sustainably.

• Join the Santander Investment Hub or, if you’ve already joined, log on through your online banking.
• We have a range of sustainable funds available for execution-only investing. Join the Santander Investment Hub or, if you’ve already joined, log on through your Online Banking.
• Decide if you want to invest through either a Stocks & Shares ISA or an Investment Account. Tip: Using a fund’s ISIN number is a quick way to find that fund.
• Think about the fund’s objective and risk rating before deciding to add to your investment.