Sustainable investing drivers for 2016: Healthcare, technology and ESG leadership

Changing demographics in developed nations, a growing demand for both digital and physical infrastructure, and renewed interest in good corporate behaviour are set to rule 2016 and beyond.

Sustainable investors who stick to these fundamental themes will be exposed to some of the most exciting, innovative growth sectors and here are three key themes to help bolster returns in this area in 2016. Firstly, healthcare. The average age in the UK hit 40 for the first time ever in 2015 and it is no secret the populations of developed countries are living longer. This creates ever increasing demands on healthcare providers to deliver a greater quantity of services and a growth opportunity for investors in companies involved in providing this. What is perhaps less understood a...