Good for the planet and your portfolio
Who said you had to choose between making a positive impact and making money?
Our award-winning investment team channels money to companies creating a better world while also delivering strong returns.
Strong, long term performance
While we can’t predict future performance based on the past, our award-winning team has delivered a track-record of strong performance for customers.
Australian Shares Super option
Ranks #1 for returns over 7 and 10 years
Super performance
7 year return was 8.8% p.a. and 10 year return was 11.85 p.a., according to SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey – SR50 Australian Shares Index as at 30 June 2022.
High Growth Fund
Ranks #3 for returns over 10 years
Managed funds performance
10 year return was 11.5% p.a. according to the Mercer Investment Performance Survey of Retail-All Growth (Actual Ranking) as at 30 June 2022.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Australian Ethical offers a diverse range of super options and managed funds depending on your investment objective, timeframe and risk profile. For performance of our other options see super performance and managed funds performance.
Investment philosophy
Every investment we make across our entire $6 billion portfolio must meet the requirements of our Ethical Charter.
The Charter steers us into parts of the economy that are good for the planet, people and animals, and away from harmful sectors.
We believe companies with a social and environmental purpose as part of their competitive strategy will thrive in a low-carbon, equitable future.
Ready to invest with a clear conscience?
Managed Funds
Balancing ethical considerations and professional investment management. We proactively seek out companies that do good.
Super
7 ethical-only options invested in emerging growth sectors, avoiding harmful ones, plus some eye-catching performances.
Pension
An ethical and competitive pension that lets you choose what sort of companies you do or don't want to support in retirement.
B Corps Best for the World 2022
For Customers and Governance
Financial Review Sustainability Leaders 2022
Global Reporting Initiative Community Member 2022
Commitment to transparency and sustainable decision-making
RIAA Responsible Investment Leader 2021
Tobacco Free Finance Pledge Signatory
Finance for Biodiversity Pledge
Committed to protect and restore biodiversity through their our finance activities and investments.
Managed Funds
Money Magazine Best of the Best 2022
Australian Ethical Diversified Shares Fund - Best Australian Equities ESG Fund
Financial Standard Leadership Awards 2021
Australian Ethical Australian Shares Fund - Winner ESG Australian Equities 2021
Money Management Fund Manager of the Year 2021
Australian Ethical Australian Shares Fund - Winner Responsible Investments
Super
Finder Green Superannuation Fund of the Year 2020, 2021 & 2022
Rainmaker ESG Leader Rating
SuperRatings Infinity 2022
Responsible investment leaders++
SuperRatings GOLD 2022
For MySuper and MyChoice++
Money Magazine Best of the Best 2021
Best ESG Trailblazer
SuperRatings Best performing SR50
Australian Shares option first over 5 years 2015-2020
Mozo People's Choice 2021
Most Recommended - Superannuation
Pension
SuperRatings GOLD 2022
For Pension++
++ SuperRatings does not issue, sell, guarantee or underwrite this product. See the website for details of its ratings criteria. SuperRatings performance figure is net of percentage based administration and investment fees.
Meet the team
Our team of investment professionals generate long-term value for our customers across a range of asset classes.