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Want to invest in companies that are good for the planet but also good for the bottom line? Look no further than Nordis Capital, a Montreal-based investment firm that aims to invest in companies that have a positive impact on society.
"We believe investors who care about sustainability want a manager committed to it throughout its business practices, not just paying lip service," managing partner Fran ? ois Bourdon tells the Globe and Mail.
That means investing in companies that not only have a positive impact on society, but also generate financial returns.
Nordis has four buckets: short, long, impact, and neutral.
Short: These companies make products that aren't good for society, but their operations and governance are good.
Long: These companies have a positive impact on society, but their operations and governance are bad.
Neutral: These companies don't have a positive impact on society, but their products are good for society.
Short: These companies have a negative impact on society, but their products are good for society.
Long: These companies have a positive impact on society, but their operations and governance are bad.
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