For some investors, investing in socially responsible companies is very important. While some “sin” stocks, like tobacco stocks, can offer attractive yields, there are plenty of socially responsible dividend opportunities. The 5 stocks below can be good choices for dividend investors seeking social responsible opportunities.

Written by Timothy J. McIntosh

...For investors that are unable to settle on a single (or several) socially responsible stocks, there is the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social Index ETF (NYSE: DSI). This ETF is compiled of 400 socially responsible companies and has a dividend yield of approximately 1.5%. This ETF’s top holdings are Microsoft, Google, Procter & Gamble, Verizon, and Merck. While its dividend yield is lower than many of the dividend opportunities in the category, it can give investors great exposure to hundreds of companies.

The stocks below can be good choices for dividend investors seeking social responsible opportunities.

1. 3M Co (NYSE: MMM) is a technology company that has a dividend yield of about 2.5%. The company has rewarded shareholders by increasing its dividend every year for nearly 60 years (since 1959).

3M runs its company with the mentality that there should not be a compromise between sustainability and quality. It aims to create its products so that all stakeholders benefit. The company also takes other values into consideration such as employee health, the environment, and education.

2. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a farm machinery company that offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.3%. The company has been increasing its dividend every year since 2010.

Deere has shown commitment to creating environmentally friendly products and how it approaches labor and human rights. In 2016, the company was ranked among the World's Most Ethical Companies for the tenth year in a row by the Ethisphere Institute...

3. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a technology giant that has a dividend yield of about 2.5%. The company has been increasing its dividend every year since it started paying a dividend in 2004.

Microsoft is known for its excellent commitment to its communities. It encourages its employees to actively volunteer and contribute to its Employee Giving Campaign program, which has raised over $1 billion to charities...

4. Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE: PG ) is a consumer healthcare company that offers a dividend yield of about 3.2%. PG has been great for its communities and has remained committed to its shareholders, too. For over 60 years, PG has increased its dividend payout every year.

P&G has a great reputation for being socially responsible. It has launched campaigns to deliver clean water and offer disaster relief to those in need. Furthermore, the company aims to help those in need get access to its sustainable products...

5. International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM ) is a global technology and IT company that offers a dividend yield of approximately 3.4%. IBM has been increasing its dividend every year consecutively since 2000.

IBM has started several programs to help its communities including education development, community health and wellness, and assistance with disaster relief.