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France’s €12bn ERAFP tenders for €865m in SRI convertible bond and real estate mandates

France’s €12bn ERAFP tenders for €865m in SRI convertible bond and real estate mandates

Huge ESG tender will follow fund’s SRI charter.

RI Briefing, February 8: New UK social impact bond in pipeline

RI Briefing, February 8: New UK social impact bond in pipeline

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Denmark’s ATP “gratified” asset firms Goldman Sachs AM and PIMCO signed UN PRI

Denmark’s ATP “gratified” asset firms Goldman Sachs AM and PIMCO signed UN PRI

Fund giant says it engaged with managers to “induce” them to sign up

8 steps to bring investors into the $1trn per annum needed to prevent dangerous climate change

8 steps to bring investors into the $1trn per annum needed to prevent dangerous climate change

Action is needed to make institutional funds flow: Sean Kidney shows how.

Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm

Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm

RI’s regular review of environmental investing news

Social funds buck market as top performer hits 10.25% for 2011: RI publishes Cedrus top perf stats

Social funds buck market as top performer hits 10.25% for 2011: RI publishes Cedrus top perf stats

Top 5 performing funds data across 11 sustainability themed asset segments.

Responsible Funds, February 3: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, February 3: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Governance, Feb. 2: MSCI’s governance earnings slip in fourth quarter

RI Governance, Feb. 2: MSCI’s governance earnings slip in fourth quarter

RI’s regular review of governance developments

Henderson was a canary in the coalmine, Aviva is an explosion in the SRI business…

FREE Henderson was a canary in the coalmine, Aviva is an explosion in the SRI business…

If asset managers are cutting SRI funds teams, will they really back ESG integration if the price signals aren’t strong?

Aviva Investors names new Chief Responsible Investment Officer

Aviva Investors names new Chief Responsible Investment Officer

First details of new structure emerge after shake-up

RI Briefing, February 1: Man Group hopes others will follow its lead on UN PRI

RI Briefing, February 1: Man Group hopes others will follow its lead on UN PRI

RI’s regular review of responsible investing news

Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper

Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper

RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing developments

Aviva Investors’ SRI team seeks to stay together with new parent

Aviva Investors’ SRI team seeks to stay together with new parent

Team leader Michaelis confirms intention

Aviva Investors cuts London SRI equity desk amid wider job cull

Aviva Investors cuts London SRI equity desk amid wider job cull

Formation of new Global Responsible Investment Team

UK’s €10bn responsible investment-focused pensions lifeboat in bond move

UK’s €10bn responsible investment-focused pensions lifeboat in bond move

Leading responsible investor seeking bond managers

RI People & Appointments, January 30: New chairman at Finnish pension giant

RI People & Appointments, January 30: New chairman at Finnish pension giant

RI’s regular round-up of responsible people moves

Responsible Funds, January 27: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, January 27: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

UK’s NEST appoints Co-operative Asset Management as responsible ownership partner

FREE UK’s NEST appoints Co-operative Asset Management as responsible ownership partner

Major new asset owner rounds out ESG suppliers

RI Briefing, January 25: Royal Bank of Canada in social and environmental initiative

RI Briefing, January 25: Royal Bank of Canada in social and environmental initiative

RI’s regular review of responsible investing developments

Corporate Knights’ corporate sustainability ranking launched with Kiernan’s Inflection Point input

Corporate Knights’ corporate sustainability ranking launched with Kiernan’s Inflection Point input

New ‘Global Responsible Investment Network’ formed

US fund manager offers free RI training to asset owners

US fund manager offers free RI training to asset owners

RI Academy programme proposed to hundreds of pension funds and their trustees.

Reto Ringger’s Globalance taps ex-Deutsche wealth chief for board

Reto Ringger’s Globalance taps ex-Deutsche wealth chief for board

New top appointment at SAM founder’s new venture

Environment: Jan 24: Allianz’s Faber: Just 1% of institutional assets is 5x green climate fund

Environment: Jan 24: Allianz’s Faber: Just 1% of institutional assets is 5x green climate fund

RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing developments

Fixed income giant PIMCO backs ESG to increase long-term portfolio quality

Fixed income giant PIMCO backs ESG to increase long-term portfolio quality

$1.3trn fund firm explains rationale for signing up to UN PRI

Major investor coalition seeks disclosure of US corporate lobbying expenditure

FREE Major investor coalition seeks disclosure of US corporate lobbying expenditure

Shareholder resolutions tabled at 40 blue chip companies

Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments

Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments

Investors and campaign groups write to BOE Governor

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 19: Tokyo exchange planning governance changes

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 19: Tokyo exchange planning governance changes

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

Siemens faces investor call at Jan 24 AGM to quit US Chamber of Commerce over bribery issue

Siemens faces investor call at Jan 24 AGM to quit US Chamber of Commerce over bribery issue

German company faces ‘reputation risk’ say investors as DoJ reviews Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Investors braced for key UK executive pay proposals next week as Fidelity enters debate

Investors braced for key UK executive pay proposals next week as Fidelity enters debate

Long-awaited government pay proposals to be unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable

RI Briefing, January 18: UN PRI signatory managers sought by Danish pension funds

RI Briefing, January 18: UN PRI signatory managers sought by Danish pension funds

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, January 17: CDP chief named to Clean Development Mechanism panel

Clean Investor, January 17: CDP chief named to Clean Development Mechanism panel

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

RI People & Appointments, January 16: US SIF names four new board members

RI People & Appointments, January 16: US SIF names four new board members

RI’s regular round-up of people news

Conference report: US Pension funds report to INCR/UN summit on progress in climate investments

Conference report: US Pension funds report to INCR/UN summit on progress in climate investments

In the face of political foot-dragging, long-term investors say they are getting down to green business.

Responsible Funds, January 13: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, January 13: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 12: CalSTRS votes against entire Aberdeen AM board

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 12: CalSTRS votes against entire Aberdeen AM board

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement developments

British Columbia investment giant hires corporate engagement manager

British Columbia investment giant hires corporate engagement manager

Canadian investor hires engagement specialist from mutual fund firm

RI Briefing, January 11: SAM looks at obesity crisis & investment opportunities

RI Briefing, January 11: SAM looks at obesity crisis & investment opportunities

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing developments

Global investor groups issue first ever joint action plan on corporate responses to climate change

Global investor groups issue first ever joint action plan on corporate responses to climate change

Statement to be issued on January 12 conference at UN in New York.

Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal

Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Threadneedle names new Head of Governance and Responsible Investment

Threadneedle names new Head of Governance and Responsible Investment

€75bn funds firm hires from rival Aviva Investors

€3trn investor group sets out to improve quality of engagement

FREE €3trn investor group sets out to improve quality of engagement

Goal to make engagement “more rewarding” for investors and companies

RI People & Appointments, January 9: New operations chief at APG

RI People & Appointments, January 9: New operations chief at APG

RI’s regular round-up of people news

Responsible Funds, Jan. 6: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Jan. 6: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Briefing, January 4: €5bn charity sector fund signs up to Stewardship Code

RI Briefing, January 4: €5bn charity sector fund signs up to Stewardship Code

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

EXCLUSIVE: Goldman Sachs Asset Management makes responsible investing commitment

EXCLUSIVE: Goldman Sachs Asset Management makes responsible investing commitment

GSAM signs up to UN PRI and plots ESG integration process.

Clean Investor, December 20: Clean Development Mechanism under review

Clean Investor, December 20: Clean Development Mechanism under review

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Stake institutional investors mull Climate Change Capital sale ‘deal’ reports

Stake institutional investors mull Climate Change Capital sale ‘deal’ reports

New-York listed Bunge reported to be close to CCC buy-out

Responsible Funds, Dec. 16: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 16: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

US pension fund starts class action against Bank of New York Mellon

FREE US pension fund starts class action against Bank of New York Mellon

Investor suit over foreign exchange trading controversy

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 15: US pension funds take on drilling firm Nabors over pay

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 15: US pension funds take on drilling firm Nabors over pay

RI’s regular look at governance and engagement news

Pension-backed NIBC fund expands German wind portfolio

Pension-backed NIBC fund expands German wind portfolio

The latest in a string of transactions

RI Briefing, Dec. 14: $4bn set to go into impact investments - JP Morgan

RI Briefing, Dec. 14: $4bn set to go into impact investments - JP Morgan

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

RI Interview: Francois Passant, new Eurosif head on Brussels and changes to the SRI market survey

RI Interview: Francois Passant, new Eurosif head on Brussels and changes to the SRI market survey

Evolution not revolution, says former Vanguard exec.

Henderson SRI team’s talks with management end

Henderson SRI team’s talks with management end

Six-strong team will be made redundant after talks reach no outcome.

UK government sets up £200m interim Green Investments team, seeks fund managers

UK government sets up £200m interim Green Investments team, seeks fund managers

Green Investment Bank gets a step closer

RI People & Appointments, December 12: New class actions head at ISS

RI People & Appointments, December 12: New class actions head at ISS

RI’s regular round-up of people news

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 8: Australian govt looks at role of AGMs

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 8: Australian govt looks at role of AGMs

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

RI Briefing, December 7: Hedge fund giant signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

RI Briefing, December 7: Hedge fund giant signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, December 6: Deutsche Bank on Durban climate talks

Clean Investor, December 6: Deutsche Bank on Durban climate talks

The regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 2: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 2: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Briefing, Nov. 30: Global Reporting Initiative names new chairman

RI Briefing, Nov. 30: Global Reporting Initiative names new chairman

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Climate Change Capital in talks with investors over capital raising

Climate Change Capital in talks with investors over capital raising

Company confirms in discussions with investors

Clean Investor, November 29: NYSE and Bloomberg team up on clean energy indices

Clean Investor, November 29: NYSE and Bloomberg team up on clean energy indices

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

What now for the SRI team at Henderson facing redundancy?

FREE What now for the SRI team at Henderson facing redundancy?

Could a sale to a third-party or a spin-off be on the table?

Responsible Funds, November 25: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 25: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Former UNPRI Chair steps into lead investor/climate change role

Former UNPRI Chair steps into lead investor/climate change role

Ole Beier Sørensen of ATP steps down.

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 24: New engagement on Canadian oil sands

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 24: New engagement on Canadian oil sands

The regular round-up of governance and engagement developments

Hermes Fund Managers’ CEO Clarke steps down

FREE Hermes Fund Managers’ CEO Clarke steps down

Change at the top of major responsible investor

Equity market slump continues to pound mainstream and SRI fund sales

Equity market slump continues to pound mainstream and SRI fund sales

SRI funds down by €938.2m for the month.

RI Briefing, November 23: Deutsche reviews asset management business

RI Briefing, November 23: Deutsche reviews asset management business

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Major blow as six-member SRI team at UK fund manager faces redundancy

FREE Major blow as six-member SRI team at UK fund manager faces redundancy

Leading manager to outsource research to EIRIS

Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio

Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Singapore panel calls on shareholders to vote responsibly at AGMs

FREE Singapore panel calls on shareholders to vote responsibly at AGMs

Engagement guidance released alongside new Corporate Governance Code

Misinterpreted fiduciary duty driving short-termism, says Fair Pensions

Misinterpreted fiduciary duty driving short-termism, says Fair Pensions

Beneficiaries can drive long-termism and stewardship, says campaign group

AEGON makes major new RI statement for €413bn group assets

AEGON makes major new RI statement for €413bn group assets

Insurer to make third party managers RI compliant.

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 21: top asset management exec joins BSkyB board

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 21: top asset management exec joins BSkyB board

RI’s regular round-up of people news

Responsible Funds, November 18: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 18: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Church investors meet with FTSE-listed hotel chains over Olympic trafficking

Church investors meet with FTSE-listed hotel chains over Olympic trafficking

Hotels in spotlight ahead of London games

EU issues resumé of responses to corporate governance green paper

EU issues resumé of responses to corporate governance green paper

Document indicates thinking of industry respondents on the main reform questions.

US sustainability investor Calvert axes UK asset manager from sub-advisory role over performance

US sustainability investor Calvert axes UK asset manager from sub-advisory role over performance

F&C mandate replaced by multi-manager structure.

Boards not taking water risks seriously despite growing short-term risk: CDP Water Report 2011

Boards not taking water risks seriously despite growing short-term risk: CDP Water Report 2011

Warning comes on day Dell announces profits warning because of Thai floods.

RI Briefing, Nov. 16: Pensions guru Ambactsheer: sustainable investing can buck headwinds capitalism

RI Briefing, Nov. 16: Pensions guru Ambactsheer: sustainable investing can buck headwinds capitalism

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

TUC: manager voting survey indicates shareholders “not doing their job properly”

TUC: manager voting survey indicates shareholders “not doing their job properly”

Challenge comes as UK government reiterates exec pay legislation threat.

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 14: former SAM research head sets up new firm

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 14: former SAM research head sets up new firm

RI’s regular round-up of people moves

US asset management firm comes out in support of Occupy Wall Street

US asset management firm comes out in support of Occupy Wall Street

Responsible investors backing protest movement

Responsible Funds, November 11: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 11: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

RI Briefing, November 9: GRI launches sustainability disclosure database

RI Briefing, November 9: GRI launches sustainability disclosure database

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, November 8: Clean tech investments by NBIM, Generation IM

Clean Investor, November 8: Clean tech investments by NBIM, Generation IM

The round-up of clean investing news

Major new study of financial ethics published by St Paul’s Cathedral institute

Major new study of financial ethics published by St Paul’s Cathedral institute

Cathedral at heart of ‘Occupy London’ protests releases timely survey

RI People & Appointments, November 7: UN PRI marketing chief steps down

RI People & Appointments, November 7: UN PRI marketing chief steps down

RI’s regular Monday people round-up

S&P-Dow Jones index merger creates ESG benchmark powerhouse

S&P-Dow Jones index merger creates ESG benchmark powerhouse

Index titans seal merger agreement

Responsible Funds, November 4: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 4: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 3: €10bn UK fund tenders proxy voting

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 3: €10bn UK fund tenders proxy voting

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement developments

Bishop meets institutional investors on executive pay as Church softens Occupy London stance

Bishop meets institutional investors on executive pay as Church softens Occupy London stance

Plans for Church group to examine the ethics of finance.

RI Briefing Nov. 2: Threadneedle announces controversial weapons investment policy

RI Briefing Nov. 2: Threadneedle announces controversial weapons investment policy

RI’s regular round of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, November 1: Climate Advocacy Fund targets ANZ on emissions

Clean Investor, November 1: Climate Advocacy Fund targets ANZ on emissions

RI’s regular look at clean investment

UK charity launches £20m bond as regulator clarifies ethical investment guidance

UK charity launches £20m bond as regulator clarifies ethical investment guidance

Innovative bond programme developed with Investing for Good

Brazilian banking giant Itaú launches sustainability and governance ETFs

Brazilian banking giant Itaú launches sustainability and governance ETFs

New exchange traded funds from giant banking group

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 31: UKSIF Leadership Programme appointments

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 31: UKSIF Leadership Programme appointments

RI’s regular round-up of people news

New UK workplace pension NEST signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

FREE New UK workplace pension NEST signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

Scheme to hire responsible ownership overlay & ESG data providers

Responsible Funds, Oct. 28: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Oct. 28: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Assets in sustainable alternative investment funds leap 16% to $80.9bn – US SIF

FREE Assets in sustainable alternative investment funds leap 16% to $80.9bn – US SIF

Sign that sustainable and responsible investing is increasingly mainstream

RI Briefing, October 26: Trucost launches sustainability app

RI Briefing, October 26: Trucost launches sustainability app

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, October 25: PGGM, Triodos in offshore wind tranmission sale

Clean Investor, October 25: PGGM, Triodos in offshore wind tranmission sale

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Asset managers, banks and insurers line up against financial trading tax

FREE Asset managers, banks and insurers line up against financial trading tax

FTT will impede the efficient operation of markets, say trade groups

Investor group calls for James Murdoch to leave Sotheby’s and GSK boards

Investor group calls for James Murdoch to leave Sotheby’s and GSK boards

Union-affiliated CtW widens scrutiny on News Corp. director

Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route

Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route

First closes indicate growing appetite from investors.

RI interview: Saker Nusseibeh, Head of Investments, Hermes: Spartan market warrior

RI interview: Saker Nusseibeh, Head of Investments, Hermes: Spartan market warrior

The investment chiefs fighting against irrational market odds.

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 20: OTPP votes against News Corp.’s James Murdoch

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 20: OTPP votes against News Corp.’s James Murdoch

RI’s regular Thusday review of corporate governance and engagement news

Dexia confirms plans to sell European SRI pioneer Dexia Asset Management

FREE Dexia confirms plans to sell European SRI pioneer Dexia Asset Management

Founding UN PRI signatory on the block

Generation’s Blood enters ‘Occupy Wall Street’ debate

FREE Generation’s Blood enters ‘Occupy Wall Street’ debate

Protests could be a turning point in market capitalism, says RI funds chief.

Ceres launches company water risk benchmark

Ceres launches company water risk benchmark

Increased danger including drought or flooding, says environmental investor group.

$20trn investor group calls for financial incentives to invest in low carbon assets, ahead of Durban

$20trn investor group calls for financial incentives to invest in low carbon assets, ahead of Durban

Long-term policy and clear carbon reduction targets outlined in statement.

Public demand is driving the evolution of green and ethical investment

Public demand is driving the evolution of green and ethical investment

Awareness growing of what responsible investing is.

Clean Investor, October 18: Munich Re named world greenest major company in Newsweek rankings

Clean Investor, October 18: Munich Re named world greenest major company in Newsweek rankings

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news

Responsible investors engaging with SEC on conflict minerals

Responsible investors engaging with SEC on conflict minerals

Input on legislation required under Dodd-Frank

Hermes EOS the latest investor body to line up against News Corp.

Hermes EOS the latest investor body to line up against News Corp.

Pressure intensifies on embattled media giant

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 13: Pension suit over Goldman pay gets thrown out

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 13: Pension suit over Goldman pay gets thrown out

RI’s regular roundup of governance news

BP meets with socially responsible investors on safety and risk, reviews board governance

BP meets with socially responsible investors on safety and risk, reviews board governance

Oil major reaching out to SRI investors at London and New York meetings

RI Briefing, October 12: UK ethical investment reaches €12.9bn says EIRIS

RI Briefing, October 12: UK ethical investment reaches €12.9bn says EIRIS

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Norwegian investment giant Storebrand boosts sustainability capability

Norwegian investment giant Storebrand boosts sustainability capability

€50bn finance giant names sustainability strategist

Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach

Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Investors back EU on enhanced disclosure for extractives companies

Investors back EU on enhanced disclosure for extractives companies

But letter to EU Commissioner, Michel Barnier, warns on legal conflict.

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 10: Tributes to Australian RI pioneer Erik Mather

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 10: Tributes to Australian RI pioneer Erik Mather

RI’s regular round-up of people moves in the responsible investment field.

EU firms up its plans to legislate on non-financial disclosure

EU firms up its plans to legislate on non-financial disclosure

Investor input to Commission expert group

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 6: Pension case vs. ratings agencies gets go-ahead

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 6: Pension case vs. ratings agencies gets go-ahead

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

European SRI giant Dexia AM reassures over mandates amid crisis

European SRI giant Dexia AM reassures over mandates amid crisis

All mandates are “fully protected” in separate legal entity

ESG Europe: Responsible investors oppose European financial trading tax proposals

FREE ESG Europe: Responsible investors oppose European financial trading tax proposals

Warning about unintended consequences of Commission proposals

RI Briefing, October 5: Finnish asset owner giant ramps up RI stance

RI Briefing, October 5: Finnish asset owner giant ramps up RI stance

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

European SRI giant Dexia Asset Management ‘up for sale’ amid crisis

European SRI giant Dexia Asset Management ‘up for sale’ amid crisis

Dexia AM a founding signatory of the UN PRI

UK’s Myners sees UN PRI having little “real world” impact

UK’s Myners sees UN PRI having little “real world” impact

Directors, executives and fund managers don’t mention it, says influential former minister

RI People & Appointments, October 3: Vigeo names UK business development head

RI People & Appointments, October 3: Vigeo names UK business development head

RI’s regular Monday morning round-up of people news

Top 13 extractives giants own 6,000+ subsidiaries as EU mulls country-by-country reports for sector

Top 13 extractives giants own 6,000+ subsidiaries as EU mulls country-by-country reports for sector

Report says shareholders can’t measure potential risks to their investments.

Investor seeks probe into Uganda forest ‘land grab’ accusations

Investor seeks probe into Uganda forest ‘land grab’ accusations

Response to Oxfam allegations against New Forests Company

Generation pays out £10.7m to Blood as profits jump

Generation pays out £10.7m to Blood as profits jump

Firm pays back some of co-founder’s investment.

RI Briefing, September 28: Quebec fund signs up to UN PRI

RI Briefing, September 28: Quebec fund signs up to UN PRI

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news

US fund manager leads ESG “Super Factors” project with managers, asset owners and research houses

US fund manager leads ESG “Super Factors” project with managers, asset owners and research houses

Project Delphi will feed into broader review by major European CSR groups.

Ceres publishes guidance for sustainability proxy voting

Ceres publishes guidance for sustainability proxy voting

Four principles on governance, social issues, sustainability and environmental performance

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 22: Malaysia seeks to boost corporate disclosure

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 22: Malaysia seeks to boost corporate disclosure

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement developments

RI Briefing, September 21: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility celebrates 40 years

RI Briefing, September 21: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility celebrates 40 years

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news

Investor group quizzes FTSE 350 chairs over women on boards

FREE Investor group quizzes FTSE 350 chairs over women on boards

Letter to companies organised by UKSIF

PIMCO signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

PIMCO signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

$1.3trn asset management giant becomes the latest “mainstream” firm to back PRI

$1.6trn investor-led coalition calls for integrated sustainability reporting

$1.6trn investor-led coalition calls for integrated sustainability reporting

Group targets both listed and large unlisted firms

Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched

Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

UK considers introducing binding shareholder votes on executive pay

UK considers introducing binding shareholder votes on executive pay

“Engaging shareholders and empowering them to take action on executive pay”

RI People & Appointments, Sept. 19: ICGN names three new board members

RI People & Appointments, Sept. 19: ICGN names three new board members

RI’s regular Monday round-up of people news

CBI chief suggests changing tax regime to encourage long-term investment

FREE CBI chief suggests changing tax regime to encourage long-term investment

Something to be looked at by Kay Review says CBI President

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 15: new European corporate governance head at BlackRock

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 15: new European corporate governance head at BlackRock

RI’s regular look at governance and engagement news

Eurosif names new Executive Director and Head of Research

Eurosif names new Executive Director and Head of Research

Former Vanguard Director takes top spot at sustainable investment lobby group

Investors “woefully inadequate” on climate as CDP reports disclosure/performance link

Investors “woefully inadequate” on climate as CDP reports disclosure/performance link

CDP Chairman Alan Brown in broadside at investment community.

RI Briefing, September 14: Canada’s OTPP signs up to UN PRI

RI Briefing, September 14: Canada’s OTPP signs up to UN PRI

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news

Railpen votes against asset management remuneration

Railpen votes against asset management remuneration

Investor signal on fund management pay

SAM Indexes Managing Director Amandi leaves

SAM Indexes Managing Director Amandi leaves

Departure of senior figure in sustainable indices sector

Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund

Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investment news

US$12 trillion ICGN to ratify ‘long-term/sustainable’ model mandate for client/manager contracts

FREE US$12 trillion ICGN to ratify ‘long-term/sustainable’ model mandate for client/manager contracts

Risk management, ESG, fees and market stability included in outline RFP requirements.

Property funds report green performance en masse as asset owner initiative gathers steam

Property funds report green performance en masse as asset owner initiative gathers steam

Survey covers assets now worth $1trillion.

RI Briefing, August 31: Denmark’s Codan launches CSR measurement project

RI Briefing, August 31: Denmark’s Codan launches CSR measurement project

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, August 30: UN Secretary General calls for clean energy revolution

Clean Investor, August 30: UN Secretary General calls for clean energy revolution

RI’s regular Tuesday look at clean investment developments

RI Governance & Engagement, August 25: Investors urge SEC to pursue proxy access case

RI Governance & Engagement, August 25: Investors urge SEC to pursue proxy access case

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement news

RI Briefing, August 24: €3.6bn UK fund criticised over tobacco holdings

RI Briefing, August 24: €3.6bn UK fund criticised over tobacco holdings

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news

Clean Investor, August 23: Institutions back €300m German wind/solar fund

Clean Investor, August 23: Institutions back €300m German wind/solar fund

RI’s regular look at clean investment news

McGraw-Hill replaces S&P chief amid Canadian pension fund engagement

FREE McGraw-Hill replaces S&P chief amid Canadian pension fund engagement

Investors’ meeting with management as S&P President steps down

RI People & Appointments, August 22: Niklasson joins Investec as Head of ESG Research

RI People & Appointments, August 22: Niklasson joins Investec as Head of ESG Research

RI’s regular Monday review of people and appointments news

UK ethical fund sales highest since 2007, beat total market for the year.

FREE UK ethical fund sales highest since 2007, beat total market for the year.

Positive flows ahead of UK National Ethical Investment Week.

RI Governance & Engagement, August 18: ABP hits snag in Countrywide legal action

RI Governance & Engagement, August 18: ABP hits snag in Countrywide legal action

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement news

RI Briefing, August 17: Japan’s SRI market now worth €7.8bn - SIF-Japan

RI Briefing, August 17: Japan’s SRI market now worth €7.8bn - SIF-Japan

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news

Clean Investor, August 16: Church investor group welcomes Niger Delta oil spills report

Clean Investor, August 16: Church investor group welcomes Niger Delta oil spills report

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing developments

RI Briefing, August 10: Lothian pension fund awards ESG-themed mandates

RI Briefing, August 10: Lothian pension fund awards ESG-themed mandates

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, August 9: Trillium, Calvert muster shareholders for climate motion at US food group

Clean Investor, August 9: Trillium, Calvert muster shareholders for climate motion at US food group

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

RI Governance & Engagement, August 4: MSCI’s governance segment earnings slip 7.7%

RI Governance & Engagement, August 4: MSCI’s governance segment earnings slip 7.7%

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagment developments

Australian investor groups launch ESG reporting guide for companies

FREE Australian investor groups launch ESG reporting guide for companies

Super funds and wealth managers give investor perspective on ESG

RI Briefing, August 3: India launches responsible business guidelines

RI Briefing, August 3: India launches responsible business guidelines

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, August 2: Pension fund-backed infra venture buys German solar plants

Clean Investor, August 2: Pension fund-backed infra venture buys German solar plants

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

Investors could have added 1.6% p.a. allocating to ESG – study

FREE Investors could have added 1.6% p.a. allocating to ESG – study

Research from asset manager RCM

RI People & Appointments, August 1: UN’s Ruggie joins US law firm

RI People & Appointments, August 1: UN’s Ruggie joins US law firm

RI’s regular Monday round-up of people news

RI Governance & Engagement, July 28: Manifest survey finds FTSE 100 CEOs’ pay soars

RI Governance & Engagement, July 28: Manifest survey finds FTSE 100 CEOs’ pay soars

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement news

RI Briefing, July 27: TIAA-CREF releases 2011 Socially Responsible Investing Annual Report

RI Briefing, July 27: TIAA-CREF releases 2011 Socially Responsible Investing Annual Report

RI’s regular round-up of sustainable finance news.

Clean Investor, July 26: Co-operative AM buys into Indian energy firm… to engage on environment

Clean Investor, July 26: Co-operative AM buys into Indian energy firm… to engage on environment

RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news

RI People & Appointments, July 25: UK’s Miliband joins cleantech investor as advisor

RI People & Appointments, July 25: UK’s Miliband joins cleantech investor as advisor

RI’s regular Monday round-up of people news

Co-operative Financial Services CEO Richardson steps down

Co-operative Financial Services CEO Richardson steps down

Head of leading responsible finance firm exits

Comment. Steve Lydenberg: What is responsible investment without dilemmas?

Comment. Steve Lydenberg: What is responsible investment without dilemmas?

We are asking many of the hard questions that those in the mainstream financial community are often all too quick to dismiss.

Swiss pension investor Ethos excludes commodities giant Glencore from its portfolios

Swiss pension investor Ethos excludes commodities giant Glencore from its portfolios

Allegations include so-called ‘transfer pricing’ of tax receipts out of Africa.