10 Sept 2026
Ethical Super Options Under the Spotlight
A recent analysis by Mindful Investing, an initiative of New Zealand-based charity Mindful Money, examined some of Australia’s largest super funds, including 16 ethical, sustainable and socially responsible investment options. The review found that, while ethical options generally had lower exposure to controversial sectors than traditional MySuper offerings, ethical labels do not necessarily mean portfolios are free from ethical concerns. Ethical options had an average 5.0% exposure to identified issues of concern, approximately half the level of MySuper options at 10.25%. However, results varied significantly across providers, with some ethical options recording less than 2% exposure and others exceeding 10%, underscoring the different approaches managers take in defining and implementing ethical investing.