Research and Papers
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Organisation |
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Merrill Lynch
Investment Bank |
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| Broker research on the use of fossil fuel resources and the potential growth of clean tech investment. |
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Responsible Investment: a force for poverty alleviation |
Oxfam/Insight Investment
NGO |
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| Thought paper on the contribution that investors can make to reducing poverty globally. |
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Responsible Investment Reading List |
Responsible Investor & Insight Investment
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For both the uninitiated and the seasoned responsible investment professional, the amount of information – books, reports, websites – available on the integration of environmental, Read More » |
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Is there a green factor? |
MSCI Barra
Index |
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| This research note examines if there is a green factor in the risk and return characteristics of green portfolios |
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Business & Society Highlights 2008 |
Michael Kane
Regulator |
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| Useful links document to business, SRI and CSR highlights from 2008 |
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Albright Group report on ethical guidelines of the Norwegian Govt pension fund |
Albright Group
Investment Consultant |
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| Report and recommendations on the ethical policy of the Norwegian Govt Pension Fund |
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Consultation report for Norwegian Govt pension fund |
Norwegian Ministry of Finance
Government Office |
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| Consultation report for Norwegian Govt pension fund responsible investment strategy |
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RI Landscape Databank |
Responsible Investor
Publishing Company |
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The RI Landscape 2008 research, conducted jointly by IPE and Responsible-Investor.com in Q1 2008, has produced invaluable market insights into how the world’s major asset Read More » |
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PRI Report on Progress 2008 |
UN PRI
Association |
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PRI Report on Progress 2008 (www.unpri.org/report08), released at the PRI’s second annual conference, demonstrates that signatories are “going to the next level” in implementing the Read More » |
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UNEPFI CEO briefing on human rights |
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
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Discussion paper on key questions faced by companies such as the applicability of international human rights law to companies in the finance sector, the specific Read More » |
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Mining and investors |
CAFOD
NGO |
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| Report for investors into the activities of mining groups on environmental, social and governance issues. |
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Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. |
Creative Investment Research, Inc.
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| Information on the Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. |
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Targeted Sudan Divestment Model (Legislative Model) |
Sudan Divestment Task Force
NGO |
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Recommended model legislation for shareholder engagement and targeted divestment of scrutinized companies in Sudan. Developed in consultation with foreign policy experts, asset managers, third-party research Read More » |
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Sudan Divestment Resource Guide |
Sudan Divestment Task Force
NGO |
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Outlines the targeted Sudan divestment model developed by the Sudan Divestment Task Force and details the resources available to identify problematic companies in Sudan, tools Read More » |
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Sweden AP funds ethical council Annual report 2007 |
AP funds
Pension Fund |
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| Ethical policy, engagement record and exclusions for 2007 for the four AP Swedish government pension buffer funds. |
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Responsible Investment in sustainable private equity: a case study |
UK Environment Agency and Robeco
Pension Fund |
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| A case study to promote investment in sustainable private equity by institutional investors. |
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IIGCC Statement on Climate Change |
Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change
Association |
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| An unpdate on signatories progress on the IIGCC Investor Statement on Climate Change |
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Sustainable Investments in Switzerland, 2007 |
OnValues
Research Firm |
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| Survey of the growth of sustainable investment strategies in the Swiss market |
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Evaluating the performance of socially responsible investment funds |
Stockholm School of Economics Masters thesis
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| Research into performance of mutual funds, both SRI and standard in the Swedish market. |
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Valuing Green |
Green Building Council of Australia
Association |
n/a |
The Green Building Council of Australia report, Valuing Green, which considers how green buildings affect property values and how valuers can get the valuation method Read More » |
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RI Landscape 2008: Asset Owners Survey |
Responsible Investor
Publishing Company |
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RI Landscape 2008 is a joint venture between Responsible Investor and IPE Magazine. The consideration of environmental, social and corporate governance factors within portfolios construction Read More » |
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RI Landscape 2008: Asset Managers Survey |
Responsible Investor
Publishing Company |
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RI Landscape 2008 is a joint venture between Responsible Investor and IPE Magazine. The consideration of environmental, social and corporate governance factors within portfolios construction Read More » |
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Investor network on climate risk action plan |
Ceres/Investor Network on Climate Risk
Association |
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| Investor coalition representing $1.75 trillion outlines 9 goals for climate change action. |
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EC proposed Directive on renewable energy |
European Commission
Government Office |
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| EC proposed Directive on renewable energy to combat climate change. |
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Managing the unavoidable: understanding the investment implications of adapting to climate change |
Insight/USS/Henderson/RAILPEN
General Asset Manager |
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Preliminary report setting out the framework and scope for four new sector research reports on the impact of climate change on electric utilities, oil & Read More » |
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