Oikocredit as a Socially Responsible Investment opportunity

What makes Oikocredit a truly socially responsible investment opportunity?

Oikocredit uses the investments entrusted to finance income-generating and job-creating initiatives of groups of disadvantaged people, mostly in developing countries.
Project partners are selected according to social and financial criteria: positive impact on the community; involvement of women in management and/or implementation; no harmful environmental implications; animal welfare; financial sustainability and adequate and suitable management.
Oikocredit’s own investment policies are socially and ethically responsible recognised by a well-respected screening agency, Ethibel.
Communication with investors is open and transparent in all respects.
Investors receive dual returns: a high social return and a modest financial return (usually 2%).