Ethical Investing - how does your industry super Fund Invest Your Money?

Key Insights from the Latest Mindful Money Report

If you’ve ever wondered where your super fund is investing your contributions—especially when it comes to ethical and sustainable investing— check out the most recent analysis by Mindful Investing

Their report offers some eye-opening insights, and it might not be what you expect!

Australians Want Ethical and Responsible Investments

The January 2026 research clearly shows that most Australians want their super funds to prioritize responsible and ethical investments. This includes avoiding companies involved in human rights abuses, environmental damage, and fossil fuels. Yet, despite these strong preferences, the reality is quite different.

What the Mindful Investment Report reveals

This is an analysis of how some of the largest super funds really invest. Looking across MySuper and Sustainable options, the team analysed publicly available portfolio data from 31 investment options across 15 funds and assessed their exposure to issues of concern.

Findings: Many funds still hold investments in sectors that most Australians would prefer to avoid. This is a real disconnect between consumer values and fund holdings.

Disclosure is poor

Another glaring issue is the lack of fund transparency – much of the data about investment holdings is simply not available. In Australia, the disclosure standards for super fund investments lag behind global norms. This makes it difficult for investors to see exactly where their money is going.

For example, only about two-thirds of industry super funds’ portfolio holdings are disclosed under current regulations.

Find out more

The report and interactive website tool is available at www.mindfulinvesting.au

Next steps

Contact us to discuss how to get your super invested according to your priorities.