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RI Briefing, February 1: Man Group hopes others will follow its lead on UN PRI
RI’s regular review of responsible investing news
February 2012
FREE MSCI launches ESG sovereign ratings, to complement traditional debt analysis
New ratings cover developed, emerging and frontier markets
January 2012
Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments
Investors and campaign groups write to BOE Governor
January 2012
Responsible Funds, Jan. 6: the round-up of ESG funds news
RI’s regular look at responsible funds news
January 2012
Clean Investor, December 13: Carbon Disclosure Project seeks partnership with exchanges, regulators
The regular round-up of clean investing news
December 2011
RI Briefing, December 7: Hedge fund giant signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment
RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news
December 2011
S&P-Dow Jones index merger creates ESG benchmark powerhouse
Index titans seal merger agreement
November 2011
Brazilian banking giant Itaú launches sustainability and governance ETFs
New exchange traded funds from giant banking group
October 2011
RI Briefing, September 28: Quebec fund signs up to UN PRI
RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news
September 2011
Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched
RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news
September 2011
Investors “woefully inadequate” on climate as CDP reports disclosure/performance link
CDP Chairman Alan Brown in broadside at investment community.
September 2011
SAM Indexes Managing Director Amandi leaves
Departure of senior figure in sustainable indices sector
September 2011
Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund
RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investment news
September 2011
FREE McGraw-Hill replaces S&P chief amid Canadian pension fund engagement
Investors’ meeting with management as S&P President steps down
August 2011
FREE Shanghai Stock Exchange launches sustainability development index
40-stock index to focus on low carbon, resource efficiency
July 2011
RI Briefing, July 20: Report sees $125bn in sustainable investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
RI’s regular round-up of sustainable finance news.
July 2011
IFC study seeks to boost “lagging” demand for sustainable emerging markets indices
World Bank body outlines recommendations to attract investors
July 2011
Clean Investor conf: IIGCC’s Sørensen says investors don’t use CDP data, proposes ‘ownership’ shift
CDP rejects claims its data is ignored.
July 2011
FREE MSCI and BlackRock to partner on controversial weapons index funds as MSCI unveils new range
Index house unveils its revised ESG benchmarks.
June 2011
RI Briefing, May 25: iShares launches sustainable ETFs on Dutch market
RI’s regular Wednesday round-up of responsible investing news
May 2011
Giant UK pension scheme backs new Legal & General carbon fund
New fund has input from FTSE and Trucost
May 2011
Japan nuclear crisis firm TEPCO removed from sustainability indices
Deleted over environmental management and health & safety failings
May 2011
NASDAQ sustainability index available as an investable portfolio
NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability Index joins FOLIOfn & Charles Schwab platforms
April 2011
RI Governance & Engagement, April 15: Shell holds briefing for SRI investors
RI’s regular review of governance and engagement news
April 2011
RI Briefing, April 13: Investors seek review of Anglo-American Alaska mine
RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news
April 2011
Index firm STOXX launches global ESG indices with Sustainalytics data
New “fully transparent” offering mapped to KPIs for ESG 3.0
April 2011
RI Briefing, April 6: FTSE launches ESG ratings service
RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news
April 2011
FTSE4Good deletes software giant Oracle over human and labour rights
South Korea and Israel added to investment universe in review
March 2011
BlackRock names new global corporate governance and RI head
Responsible investment leadership change at €2.5trn asset giant
March 2011
STOXX rejigs sustainability indices (CLARIFICATION)
Move follows review by new research provider Sarasin
March 2011
iShares launches ESG-themed ETFs on the London Stock Exchange
BlackRock arm responds to investor demand
February 2011
RI Briefing, February 23: Trillium develops investment vehicle for “SRI 3.0”
RI’s regular round-up of sustainable finance news.
February 2011
Clean Investor, February 22: Co-op sets €1.2bn renewable energy investment target
RI’s regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
February 2011
Former RiskMetrics ESG chief, Ran Fuchs, leaves MSCI
Divergence over ESG strategy believed to have influenced departure.
February 2011
Mercer advocates massive institutional shift to climate sensitive assets
Results of major report in collaboration with leading investors
February 2011
MSCI consults with investors on global SRI indices
Competition for FTSE4Good and Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes?
February 2011
RI Briefing, February 2: Ireland starts green financial services centre
RI’s round-up of sustainable finance news.
February 2011
WWF funds arm partners with Cheuvreux to launch Green Tech index: Amundi licenses ETF
Plans for US and Asian version of green tech sales benchmark.
January 2011
Clean Investor, January 11: ATP-linked venture firm in cleantech investment
RI’s new regular Tuesday review of clean investing news
January 2011
Mexico joins ESG index rush with Cancún launch
Sustainability benchmark will measure Mexican companies against international standards.
December 2010
Malaysian stock exchange to launch ESG index
Bursa Malaysia launches programme to promote ESG integration
November 2010
Dow Jones Sustainability Index expanded to cover 20% of world index
Move follows split from STOXX earlier this year.
November 2010
Controversial mining firm added to Dow Jones sustainability index
Swedish and Canadian pension funds had targeted Goldcorp over Guatemala operations
November 2010
Shell to review Dow Jones Sustainability Index as bonus metric after being dumped from benchmark
Response to “subjective” decision by Dow Jones/SAM
October 2010
MSCI’s governance revenues hit by declines in proxy research, voting
Third-quarter earnings report released
October 2010
RiskMetrics founder Berman leaves MSCI
Departure ahead of schedule as integration takes shape
September 2010
China launches first ESG index, plans corporate governance addition
Joint venture between China Securities Index and Italy’s ECPI
September 2010
MSCI unveils new ESG indices and branding: exclusive
Index giant launches two environmental benchmarks.
September 2010
ISS/RiskMetrics Australia chief Paatsch quits
Prominent governance voice departs MSCI arm
August 2010
ESG indices: Dow Jones allies with SAM as STOXX gets new partner
Shifting alliances in European sustainability indices
August 2010
MSCI and the RiskMetrics branding mystery
Is MSCI ESG Analytics the new name for the ESG side of RiskMetrics?
July 2010
The RI interview - Roger Urwin, Towers Watson: the rise of sustainable investing for institutions
Why the time is right for sustainable thinking by pension funds and institutional investors.
July 2010
Hewitt steps up sustainable investment services for pension clients
Initial focus is on water, agriculture and renewable energy managers
July 2010
RiskMetrics dissolves KLD index team ahead of MSCI Barra ESG benchmark launches
US index provider expected to roll out new ESG indices this month.
July 2010
FTSE names Unilever best for UK carbon management
Index analysis puts consumer goods giant in pole position
June 2010
Bloomberg chief outlines ESG data strategy
More detail on data giant’s ambititions as ESG market consolidates
June 2010
RI Briefing, June 24: Calvert, Church of England, World Bank, Robeco, Russell
RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment stories.
June 2010
US pharma groups rise in 2010 Access to Medicine Index rankings
First ATM ranking for generic drug companies
June 2010
MSCI to incorporate ESG risks into indices (amended)
KLD and Innovest teams to combine, says FT
June 2010
RI Briefing, June 9: Nordea, HESTA, NAPF, Network for Sustainable Financial Markets
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news
June 2010
RI Briefing, June 3: Hermes, UNEP FI, Ethos, Church Commissioners
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news
June 2010
RI Round Up: Desjardins; RiskMetrics; CalSTRS
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news
May 2010
FTSE names new director of responsible investment
David Harris steps up to top RI spot at the index group.
April 2010
FTSE RI chief Will Oulton to leave the company
FTSE yet to publicly announce replacement.
April 2010
RI round up: Apr 09
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news.
April 2010
APG, PGGM and USS create index of greenest property companies
Launch follows disappointing environmental reporting levels found by survey.
January 2010
S&P and Hawkamah combine for first Middle East/North Africa ESG index
IFC backing for ESG methodology.
January 2010
IFC and S&P launch low carbon index for emerging markets
Initiative supported by DFID and Global Environment Facility.
December 2009
Hong Kong versus China in the new Asia Pacific sustainability index
As the mainland introduces better environmental reporting, can Hong Kong companies stay ahead?
March 2009