Young people keen to learn about making social investments

At least 80 per cent of young people are keen to find out more about making an ethical or social investment in later life.

According to the Co-operative Banking Group, more than 80 per cent think they should be taught about making social investments at school, while 96 per cent are concerned about other people ruining the planet.

Another 66 per cent are encouraging their parents to do more to try and save the planet.

The banking group has just launched its Fair Shares Ethical Investment Challenge programme, which is a free resource for schools to help them teach students about how future investment options can affect the planet.

Melissa Sanigar, community specialist at the firm, said: "Equipping young people with the skills and confidence to make good financial decisions is a crucial part of preparing young people to leave schools.

"This new resource is designed to empower young people to be more financially aware and, demonstrates that they do have a choice in deciding who they do business with."

Recent figures from research firm EIRS found that 750,000 investors have donated money to a green, ethical or social investment fund this year, which is a record high.

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