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SRI

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɛˈsɑˈɹaɪ// UK //sɹˈiː// sri Archaic

n. Stands for Socially Responsible Investing. A way of choosing where to invest money based on what is good for society and the environment. You use this when you want your savings to support ethical companies.

n. Abbreviation for Socially Responsible Investing. An investment strategy that seeks to consider both financial return and social/environmental good to bring about social change.


SIMPLE

Many young people prefer SRI because they care about the planet.

CONTEXTUAL

The pension fund shifted its portfolio toward SRI to avoid supporting companies with poor human rights records.

COMPLEX

While critics argue that SRI might limit potential returns, proponents suggest that ethical oversight actually mitigates long-term risk by avoiding companies prone to environmental scandals.

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable noun or an attributive noun modifying 'funds' or 'strategies'.

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