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September 2009
UNPRI backs $33k ESG mainstreaming research awards, hires ex Railpen governance specialist
Meagan Thompson-Mann joins to lead PRI Clearinghouse and build governance library.
Five US and European pension funds sue Bank of America over controversial Merrill Lynch acquisition
Lawsuit follows US Judge’s decision to veto BoA SEC settlement.
SRI investors tell Nike “just do it” and resign from US Chamber of Commerce over climate controversy
Exelon quits Chamber while Johnson & Johnson criticises as US climate polemic heats up.
US foundations developing ESG emerging markets fund
A group of US charitable foundations are developing an environmental, social and governance-focused emerging markets equity fund with the aid of consulting firm Cambridge Associates.
RI round-up September 21
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news.
SRI equity fund sales rebound - RI/Lipper FMI fund stats
Cash funds remain biggest SRI sellers, green themed funds stay in the black.
Buffett and Bogle join call for long-term, responsible investment
Group of “28 strange bedfellows” joins chorus against financial short-termism.
RI round-up September 16
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news.
France’s €6.5bn ERAFP to launch SRI index/mandate and back sustainable property and timber funds
In-house SRI benchmark designed to back responsible investment and risk budgeting rather than market cap.
Canada’s Jantzi Research and Europe’s Sustainalytics to merge
Deal comes just ten months after merger creation of Sustainalytics.
French reserve fund takes first step on extraction sector corruption and governance engagement
Fund joins EITI as precursor to lobbying high risk oil, gas and mining companies.
Israel-Norway diplomatic spat follows fund exclusion of West Bank barrier surveillance company
Israeli Ambassador in Oslo “deeply disappointed” by Government Pension Fund’s boycott of Elbit Systems.
A Quant’s Take on ESG
Jon Quigley believes the “men and women in lab coats, thick glasses and hats with propellers” can deliver successful ESG strategies
Exchanges Push the Sustainability Agenda
The world’s stock exchanges are working toward more sustainable business models according to a report to be published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), a trade association with 51 member exchanges globally.
Sustainable and responsible investment in real estate: a fiduciary duty?
As a prime target for government intervention, investors should look at the environmental impact on property assets.
ERAFP chief talks about the growth of France’s €6.5bn 100% SRI pension fund
Asset diversification and more corporate activism top the to-do list of ERAFP managing director, Philippe Desfossés