April 1, 2000 | Jennifer Galloway
The idea of environmentally responsible investing in Latin America may seem far-fetched. But investors are finding it increasingly prudent to consider all the costs and benefits of ventures in the region.
Emerging markets generally are a hard sell for most traditional investors - the inherent political and economic risks are obvious. Investing in a Latin fund or business venture that seeks environmental or social returns in addition to profits just seems to add more risk a