{"id":852,"date":"2024-09-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diversiview.online\/blog\/?p=852"},"modified":"2024-11-27T11:42:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T01:42:27","slug":"the-ethical-investing-dilemma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diversiview.online\/blog\/the-ethical-investing-dilemma\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ethical Investing Dilemma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Investors are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their investments. As the climate crisis intensifies, it’s imperative to consider ethical factors when making investment decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article compares Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST)<\/strong><\/a> and Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS)<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>based on their environmental performance, providing insights for ethically minded investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The two securities are analysed using Diversiview<\/a>, a powerful portfolio analysis tool, leveraging data from Polairis<\/a>, a platform that simplifies the accessibility and interpretation of pollution data from the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI)<\/a> and National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Register (NGER)<\/a>. This integration provides investors with deeper insights into the environmental footprint of ASX-listed securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comparing Northern Star Resources and Ramelius Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Northern Star Resources and Ramelius Resources are both Australian gold producers listed on the ASX since 20031<\/a><\/sup> 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both operating primarily in Western Australia, these companies share a similar geographic focus and industry. As of September 10, 2024, Northern Star Resources had a trading price of $14.69, while Ramelius Resources was at $2.14. Given their close proximity and similar operations, investors may want to consider factors such as expected financial performance and environmental practices when evaluating these two companies for their investment portfolios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data obtained from Diversiview, September 2024.<\/sub><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While these metrics suggest that Northern Star Resources is the favourable investment with both a higher expected return and a lower volatility, a deeper dive into their environmental impact is necessary for ethical investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental Performance Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Data obtained from Diversiview\u2019s Polairis integration, September 2024.
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Key Findings of Environmental Performance Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Overall Emissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n