Who is Socially Responsible? We Are!
Lately, I’ve noticed many of our members want to invest in “Socially Responsible Investments” -also known as SRIs.
According to Investopedia, an SRI is “An investment that is considered socially responsible because of the nature of the business the company conducts. Common themes for socially responsible investments include avoiding investment in companies that produce or sell addictive substances (like alcohol, gambling and tobacco) and seeking out companies engaged in environmental sustainability and alternative energy/clean technology efforts.”
This is now in the forefront my mind, not only when I’m researching investments for my clients who are interested in SRIs, but in my own life. It is why I am excited to share the following with you – there are many folks at Verity who feel the same way.
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We’re trashy, but in a good way and Just like animal planet.
It’s nice to be part of a financial institution that’s doing what we can to be Socially Responsible.
Keith on March 26th, 2008 at 09:06 PM
But can I get estatement, enotice, emarketing, and an end to those mortgage payment books that I can’t imagine any uses anymore? But seriously, there are very few reasons that I should ever recieve a physical piece of mail from Verity.
-Keith
Keith K. on March 26th, 2008 at 09:09 PM
And you have to admit sending everyone (I doubt I was special) calculators was very environmentally friendly, especially when they do no work in the once instance I tried to use it. They make a beeping sound every time you press a key and thus are not suited for test taking. How about next time a $5 echeck deposited into my account and some business cards?
Dave N. on April 1st, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Keith – I know we are working on the paperless statement thing and I’ve been told we are closing in on a solution. Stay tuned! As for the calculators, I’ll let the department that sent those out know your thoughts. Thank you for giving us input. It really does help us become a better financial institution!
Laurel McJannet on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Keith,
Give Kathi K. a call in our Mortgage Servicing department (officially known as CUHMs or Credit Union Home Mortgage Solutions) at 800-836-8172. She can code your account so that you no longer receive coupon books.
Keith on April 9th, 2008 at 04:22 PM
That’s good news. I would definitely recommend advertising that a bit more. For example when you sign up for automatic direct withdrawl of your payment that should also be an option.