Not-to-be-missed tweeted news on the Sri industry.
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April 30
Climate litigation could become like tobacco actions: Martijn Wilder https://t.co/SdQVEJQOn6 via @FinancialReview
— IGCC Update (@IGCC_Update) April 29, 2018
Check out the impact investor landscape map sponsored by @VerisWealth and others: https://t.co/6ucS1lOZ1y
— BASIC Boston SRI (@BASICBostonSRI) April 30, 2018
Institutional investors say more data needed for adequate sustainable investing strategies #SRI #ESG https://t.co/C15S4laePK
— Leo Gutson (@LeoGutson) April 29, 2018
April 27
To keep the convo going, here's a Twitter list featuring tweeters from #Ceres18 https://t.co/PkRiLMnQUp
— Jessica Bass Kirk (@KirkJessicaB) April 26, 2018
ISS-oekom presents the #CRReview18: tenth annual review of companies´ sustainability performance. https://t.co/SRRAPWx1OF #ESG #SRI
— ISS-oekom (@oekomresearch) April 27, 2018
Another #WeekinGreen whipped by, here's the excellent roundup from NordSIP #ESG #SRI #ImpInv https://t.co/efsd7pu4yU https://t.co/QqjlEQdxWg
— Hedge + Impact headhunting (@hedgeimpact) April 27, 2018
As the debate increases speed in the @EU on #SustainableFinance ; what are the issues for investors and investment managers? https://t.co/eGj52quegW
— Josina (@JosinaKamerling) April 27, 2018
#Sustainablefinance: ABBL encourages the @EU_Commission to explore appropriate adjustment to the #prudentialframework in order to better align the risk incurred by #greenassets with their related capital & liquidity costs https://t.co/1p4Klmtzvg
— Fabio Mandorino (@FabioMandorino) April 27, 2018
Thanks to all our #signatories, staff (past and present) and other stakeholders that have made our achievements possible. Now to reaching the goals of our blueprint: responsible investors, sustainable markets and a prosperous World for all! Lots still to do! @PRI_News @SriEvent https://t.co/l1SFnMvy2m
— Lorenzo Saa (@lorenzo_saa) April 27, 2018
April 26
Institutional investor clients asked @Fidelity to focus more on #ESG #sustainability #climate change & the @FSB_TCFD recommendations – client demand drove the creation of the ESG office in Fidelity – Dave King of Fidelity at #Ceres18
— Chris Fox (@ChristopherNFox) April 26, 2018
Over half (54%) of the respondents of the "Not Long Now" report said the reputational risks of IOCs are already negatively impacting their valuation. Read the full report here > https://t.co/2dRB2vyddo pic.twitter.com/y7YYesuJNg
— UKSIF (@UKSIF) April 26, 2018
The Trump admin is moving to disenfranchise anyone who wants to make their money matter. Fortunately, we know that #impactinvesting doesn't inherently negatively impact your returns! #impinv #SRI #ESG https://t.co/4l221HK5hJ
— OpenInvest (@openinvestco) April 26, 2018
#dcifannual @jpmorganfunds #ESG report survey suggests DC members can be "horrified" to find out where their pensions may be and the fact that industry is not already investing responsibly pic.twitter.com/fq3BE73bb1
— Tomi Nummela (@tomi_nummela) April 26, 2018
April 25
Are you a pension fund trustee? The transition to a #LowCarbon economy is underway, bringing new investment risks and opportunities. New checklist from @UKSIF and us can help #trustees develop their approach to #climate risk >> https://t.co/HjA4DMUz37
— ShareAction (@ShareActionUK) April 25, 2018
April 24
Hit climate target or we will ditch your shares: LGIM's threat to dirty companies https://t.co/39nMOQs09Q #responsibleinvesting #sustainablefinance #climatechange #ESG
— Sachin S VANKALAS (@SachinVankalas) April 24, 2018
Today's vote in the EU Parliament on the #SustainableFinance" draft. A large alliance of politicians, companies and civil society want guidelines for a sustainable financial market. #H4SF #FC4S https://t.co/Z93fTgOaar
— Patrick Weirich (@PatrickWeirich) April 24, 2018
A milestone for a green financial economy! The Economic Committee in the European Parliament adopts my strong report on a sustainable finance transition#SustainableFinance https://t.co/0r3d2ACKHr
— Molly Scott Cato MEP (@MollyMEP) April 24, 2018
MEPs support Sustainable Finance across the European Union @MollyMEP Rapporteur: "“There is huge momentum on sustainable finance" https://t.co/AvQ0cHgq6x
— ECON Committee Press (@EP_Economics) April 24, 2018
#SustainableFinance is no longer a niche – it is going mainstream. But this change is not happening fast enough, so we need to do everything we can to support this effort pic.twitter.com/r6zlHsYz6H
— Valdis Dombrovskis (@VDombrovskis) April 24, 2018
April 23
Labels such as #SociallyResponsibleInvesting (#SRI), “#Environmental, #Social, & #Governance” (#ESG), and “#ImpactInvesting” —though similar—may cause confusion. To minimize this, @LPLResearch elected to use the term #SustainableInvesting. #EarthDay >>> https://t.co/4irwKarNEF pic.twitter.com/yiFc4Zp2xE
— Lake Ave Financial (@Lake_Avenue) April 23, 2018
We welcome that the International Network of Financial
Centres for Sustainability
(FC4S) is establishing its secretariat at @GE_chancellerie: https://t.co/KcID7S3ckZ. Trendsetting aspect for #sustainablefinance, good for @Switzerland, @geneveplacefin and @UNEnvironment. pic.twitter.com/sLr5OPb6RF— EFD_DFF (@efd_dff) April 23, 2018
What is the European SRI Transparency Code?🔍 #ESG #SustainableFinance #SRI #ImpInv #Transparency
See the infographic below and read more here: https://t.co/wawXhPFB5a pic.twitter.com/eTrzTsKsha
— Eurosif (@Eurosif) April 23, 2018
April 20
Good to see RIAA members and superfunds @HESTASuper, @socialLGS, @VisionSuper and @Mercer backing many #climatechange resolutions as company shareholders: https://t.co/AM8GqoULTj #esg
— RIAA (@RIAANews) April 20, 2018
The #EU is leading the way in creating an international system for green and #sustainablefinance. I welcome the @EIB Sustainability Awareness Bond and the support that it brings to achieving the sustainable development goals. #IMFmeetings https://t.co/I0YdTqRLGQ
— Valdis Dombrovskis (@VDombrovskis) April 20, 2018
11 years after the introduction of #GreenBond, we are planning a new Sustainability Awareness Bond – to support #GlobalGoals – with a first focus on activities in the water sector, then health and education https://t.co/60fKSwvWBi #EUatSpringMeetings #IMFMeetings pic.twitter.com/aMd1UuiwY2
— European Investment Bank (@EIB) April 20, 2018
So #sustainablefinance is on a roll today: @HSBC stops financing coal fired power, @jpmorgan launches new #ESG indices without thermal coal & @UNEnvironment @fininquiry launches final report in Washington DC @UNEnvironmentNA https://t.co/nWTJTco3qo
— Nick Robins (@NVJRobins1) April 20, 2018
NEW: The number of #sustainablefinance policies & measures has doubled since 2013. This is one of the many key findings of the final @UNEnvironment @fininquiry report, Making Waves: read here https://t.co/aOMxauvzY2 Importantly, system level action has grown to 25% of the total pic.twitter.com/YWGEOIg7Mc
— Nick Robins (@NVJRobins1) April 20, 2018
.@BNPPAM_COM was recognised as the Best Fund Provider for #ESG Investing at @asianpvtbanker 2018 Asset Management Awards for Excellence. Having been awarded close to 10 other ESG-related awards regionally, it further vindicates our efforts in #SRI. https://t.co/5ChtSWFZHm pic.twitter.com/LmbRe56aZl
— BNP Paribas APAC (@BNPParibasAPAC) April 20, 2018
Excited about our new partnership on ESG integration and Sustainability !! #esg #sri #investing #china @NNIP #ChinaAMC https://t.co/VQiWCe3ice
— Jeroen Bos, CFA (@Jeroen_Bos_CFA) April 20, 2018
April 19
#Europe needs to achieve #carbon neutrality by 2050 to meet the Paris Agreement’s aim to hold global average temperature rises to “well below 2 degrees” https://t.co/eQ87Nf2tff #cleanenergy #sustainablefinance pic.twitter.com/L0VVg4k9mb
— Tom Burke (@tom_burke_47) April 19, 2018
Iniziamo la stagione dell'azionariato critico oggi con l'assemblea degli azionisti di Generali. Segui la nostra diretta #azionariatocritico #GeneraliAgm https://t.co/fccKy52lLM pic.twitter.com/0SeIVAST9s
— Fond. Finanza Etica (@FFinanzaEtica) April 19, 2018
What is sustainable finance? Investing with an #ESG focus has become mainstream: https://t.co/gv0QdulacD … via @TheEconomist #sustainablefinance
— Invest Europe (@InvestEuropeEU) April 19, 2018
RT @NewgroundSRI: To honor #NationalSchoolWalkout we made an infographic: “4 Ways Investors Can Help Stop Gun Violence”. See and download at: https://t.co/7p9W7sZ0Zc #ESG #SRI #ImpInv #ProxyVoting #BoycottTheNRA pic.twitter.com/fyf96dfSXu
— Investor Voice (@InvestorVoice) April 19, 2018
Great to see the @CFAinstitute and @PRI_News research discussed today at @CFAItaly event in #Milan on #ESG investing @paulsmith @JustinSloggett . Tomorrow #Rome @SriEvent https://t.co/IZIEskd0xd
— Lorenzo Saa (@lorenzo_saa) April 19, 2018
JPMorgan launches #ESG emerging market bond index: https://t.co/Y2AY4Wh4fV via @Reuters @Sustainalytics @ClimateBonds @RepRisk #SRI #emergingmarkets
— US SIF (@US_SIF) April 19, 2018
ING will end its financing to the tobacco industry by 2023. This includes our exposure to the growing, trading, processing and manufacturing of tobacco products. @ING_news https://t.co/J8Ty533TsF #tobacco #divestment
— Matthew Rimmer (@DrRimmer) April 19, 2018
@zoe_knight Group Head of #HSBC Centre of #SustainableFinance tells #IEMAFellows HSBC will unlock $100 bn of #sustainablefinancing by 2025 @iemanet pic.twitter.com/lmZZP5cMY7
— Marc Jourdan (@marcjourdan) April 19, 2018
New #sustainablefinance initiatives are mushrooming on national 🇨🇭 and supranational 🇪🇺🌍 level. Have a look at our new SSF April 2018 Newsletter: Joining forces 🤝 | https://t.co/3jk6xRsynU pic.twitter.com/G9X91Y1W8q
— SSF (@SwissSustFin) April 19, 2018
At @BerthaCentre launch of the 5th African Investing For Impact Investing Barometer, which finds R400bn in S.A. now reported to invest for impact @Edge_Growth @AshburtonInvest @deanmhand @uctgsbsolutions #Africa #impact #sri #esg https://t.co/xhCgjlfwtD pic.twitter.com/BPoa5Z0aDW
— Kigoda Consulting (@Kigoda_Consult) April 19, 2018
April 18
#Financialadvisors – check out @US_SIF's new report for details on how to develop your sustainable investing practice, including how to add relevant products at your firm, what to include in the IPS, communicating your expertise, and more https://t.co/yfRnSJhM2K #SRI #ESG #ImpInv pic.twitter.com/lzLSTpqpaw
— Farzana Hoque (@farzanahoque) April 18, 2018
Filming the #ResponsibleInvesting MASTERCLASS at @AssetTVUS with experts from UBS, Boston Common Asset Management, Martin Investment Management and Everence Financial Services#ESG #SRI #impactinvesting pic.twitter.com/6Ka3SgWZOq
— Jason Brandt (@Jason__Brandt) April 18, 2018
April 16
#Hedgefund firms are embracing artificial intelligence and responsible investing to keep pace with client demands, paper https://t.co/wGggVHU4pr#Investing #AI #ESG #SRI
— Pensions&Investments (@asset_mgmt) April 16, 2018
"50% reduction of CO2 emissions footprint in 2050 does not meet the Paris climate agreement,” @markfjvanBaal, founder of @FollowThis2015, told @RonBousso1 @Reuters. “Shell uses these ambitions to do business as usual.” https://t.co/CTkDzvE9h6
— Follow This (@followthis2015) April 16, 2018
April 14
.@UBS : More and more high net worth investors want "100 percent sustainable investing" https://t.co/gLigLuBZM0 #sustainability #HNWI #investing #WallStreet #impinv #SRI #ESG
— Scott Stapf (@stapf) April 14, 2018
April 13
Thx Local Govt Super @socialLGS
Way ahead of your time!
There are now 40+ Australian Pension Funds with #tobaccofree investment policies. https://t.co/7bGpLSFtXf— Bronwyn King (@DrBronKing) April 13, 2018
AGM activist Clem is going to the #PersimmonAGM (his first!) on 25 April to ask the Board to guarantee the real #LivingWage to workers of the major UK homebuilding company.
Add your name to show your support for fair pay before 25 April. >> https://t.co/SEdrJWjJJ6 pic.twitter.com/61JzTnTeiq
— ShareAction (@ShareActionUK) April 13, 2018
Interesting report on ESG impact of various funds from Impax. We need more tools so investors, beneficiaries can be better informed . https://t.co/ptL8RqErnK @ckrosinsky @JuliaDreblow @ShareActionUK @ca_howarth @GeorgeLatham5 @EIRISFoundation @esgarchitect @UKSIF @Fireynolds
— Stephen Hine (@StephenHine8) April 13, 2018
The EC’s recent proposal of a taxonomy as a common language for all actors in the financial system is an opportunity to establish useful guidance. #Sustainablefinance is experiencing continued rapid growth! #SDGs #PosImpFinance. Read more: https://t.co/GmcwQjFZBj pic.twitter.com/DnOO6b6jb0
— UNEP FI (@UNEP_FI) April 13, 2018
Leading Financial Centres Gather to Boost Sustainable Finance https://t.co/EmwIAQjIcD @UNEP_FI @unep @SimonZadek @NVJRobins1 @LSEGplc #Milano
— SSE Initiative (@SSEinitiative) April 13, 2018
"Governments must protect their citizens from the tobacco industry." Watch David Kabanda from @cehurduganda discuss how tobacco violates #HumanRights in @AshOrg's latest video: https://t.co/rPordnQlmP#TobaccoViolation pic.twitter.com/VIDwEkcREY
— Unfairtobacco (@unfairtobacco) April 13, 2018
The Force of Green, and Broadening Investment Horizons: The Week in Green (April 13th edition) (NordSIP) https://t.co/Po5YCSUgOE
— NordSIP (@nord_sip) April 13, 2018
Every year, US SIF brings together leaders in #SRI to network, hear from leading investors, CEOs and policymakers, and to learn about new approaches, trends + policy developments in the field. To learn about the 2018 conference, visit https://t.co/xgD94SumfM #ESG #USSIF18 #ImpInv pic.twitter.com/4leDRyNqsI
— US SIF (@US_SIF) April 13, 2018
"€17bn Dutch retail trade pension fund supports the Follow This climate change resolution at @Shell’s AGM, co-filed alongside @ShareActionUK, the UK NGO," Carlos Tornero @RI_News_Alert @HughWheelan @ca_howarth @JeanneMartin25 https://t.co/qwZJI5Bxpg
— Follow This (@followthis2015) April 13, 2018
April 12
Canada’s financial sector has an important role to play in unlocking the potential of clean growth. Today we are excited to announce Canada’s new expert panel that will help the financial sector tap into the economic opportunity of #ClimateAction https://t.co/cF4loaFZYj pic.twitter.com/w8UIx1qL4J
— Catherine McKenna 🇨🇦 (@cathmckenna) April 12, 2018
The growing success of #ESG shareholder resolutions has led to a backlash from corporations and Congress as #SEC reinterprets 'materiality' #shareholderrights #SRI #CSR #impinv #corpgov #climaterisk #financialrisk https://t.co/1aEmgKbZh5
— Proxy Impact (@Proxy_Impact) April 12, 2018
“Excluding tobacco is in line with our sustainable growth investment belief, with better investment opportunities available elsewhere." @Qantas on tobacco divestment decision https://t.co/FHBHRCVwfe #tobacco #divestment #super
— Matthew Rimmer (@DrRimmer) April 12, 2018
April 11
Can the responsible investment of workers' capital protect workers' rights? @workerscapital has an inspiring capital stewardship story to share https://t.co/caDY467qHY https://t.co/GMNXKmmPTZ
— SHARE (@share_ca) April 11, 2018
April 10
In a big shift, the SEC is making it a lot tougher for shareholders to get proxy votes on key issues, especially climate chance and gay rights https://t.co/PO4QvJGnn5 via @StevenMufson #stocks
— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) April 9, 2018
Ambitious and long-term policy signals will support deployment of the trillions of euros necessary to finance the low-carbon transition. As @EUCouncil Envi Ministers meet, investors call for a #2050climate strategy consistent with the #ParisAgreement https://t.co/9SRmWilwZs https://t.co/JUTmeCOJh4
— IIGCC (@IIGCCnews) April 10, 2018
FIR-PRI Awards 2018: 1 week left! The award recognizes research excellence in finance and sustainability. For more info: https://t.co/sHavmD5n7D
@FIR_FrenchSIF #SustainableFinance #SRI #ESG #ResponsibleInvestment— Céline Louche (@CelineLouche) April 10, 2018
You may own guns & not even know it, your #PensionPlan may include holdings in manufacturers of #firearms. Sometimes investment decisions are a way to express social, political & environmental values. Learn more. https://t.co/5q7Vn8UQXl#financialplanning #SRI #socialimpact #ESG pic.twitter.com/F6jwVY7hnb
— VenturaFA (@VenturaFA_) April 9, 2018
BlackRock’s gun-free funds show ethical investing is a good bet https://t.co/NyqRc3zXKm via @financialtimes
— GSIA (@GlobalSIF) April 10, 2018
April 9
France's fourth biggest fund manager sets 100% SRI target by 2020 – https://t.co/oELQeARnGp
— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) April 9, 2018
Looking for resources and reports on #ethicalfinance ? Check out our new online knowledge centre at https://t.co/Bc3Hkc2ERC #banking #sri #esg #socimp #impinv #green #scotland pic.twitter.com/S76qWEYLsI
— Ethical Finance Hub (@EF_Hub) April 9, 2018
Great leadership by @DNB_NL & Frank Elderson: Central bank chiefs sound warning on climate change. Hope our national SDGI call 4 action contributed a bit! #sdgs #sdgi #sri #esg #impinv https://t.co/ACl3W7xlFS
— Carolien de Bruin (@cdebruin08) April 9, 2018
April 7
Listen to these powerful words from Suzanne Verge, LA Brady Campaign, who has lost a relative to gun violence.
Make sure your personal investments and retirement funds are AR-15 free. Encourage #CalPERS #CalSTRS to divest in sellers of banned assault weapons. #DivestForOurLives. pic.twitter.com/pUovjCMl3Q
— CA State Treasurer (@CalTreasurer) April 7, 2018
Mark Carney warns of #climatechange threat to financial system. #ESG #SRI https://t.co/wuSeylxaMj
— CARLOTA GARCIA-MANAS (@txarlinestx) April 6, 2018
#quants go #SRI. It's the future! #ESG #ImpInv https://t.co/F3uZHFSthH https://t.co/uSQ8EACXNP
— Hedge + Impact headhunting (@hedgeimpact) April 7, 2018
April 6
.@CalPERS … “Constructive engagement” only works when backed up by the threat of #divestment. I urge you to support the initiative from @CalTreasurer to #divest from companies that make and sell bumpstocks. I am a CalPERS member.
— Gina Peterson (@gimape72) April 6, 2018
#Millennials might invest an estimated USD15-20 trillion over the next 20 to 30 years. Research shows that companies following #ESG guidelines could reap the benefits: https://t.co/PmABv05BZy #SRI #SDGs pic.twitter.com/sn5z1YuoGh
— Lux Stock Exchange 🇱🇺 (@LuxembourgSE) April 6, 2018
Ethical investing thrives when there's bad news https://t.co/EFuzEqWZAR #ESG #SRI
— WPWAM (@WillauerProsky) April 6, 2018
LBPAM granted French gov’ #SRI label for seven #funds https://t.co/TSXuiDvpjF #AssetManagement #ESG #SustainableFinance pic.twitter.com/MavjBifSk1
— christophe pierron (@c_pierron) April 6, 2018
April 5
CalPERS Names Beth Richtman Managing Investment Director of Sustainable Investments: https://t.co/agwV4aOOfz #ESG
— CalPERS (@CalPERS) April 5, 2018
@blackrock offering gun-free ESG investment strategies/etfs. An example of blending traditional #SRI negative screening with #ESG.https://t.co/Lne5LmIcqv
— Gabelli ESG (@InvestESG) April 5, 2018
Evaluating #ESG risks, opportunities & performance are essential to ensure optimal allocation of capital. @EliseAttal of @VigeoEiris discusses trends driving #investors interest in #CSR & #transparency in building trust: https://t.co/qcxp4uW9m5 via @GRI_Secretariat on @3BLMedia
— Justmeans (@Justmeans) April 4, 2018
Listen to Ugo Bassi, Director of Financial Markets at the @EU_Commission, talk to Climate Action about the #ParisAgreement and the Commission's new action plan on #sustainablefinance: https://t.co/iSzIpyQkEz #ESG #SRI pic.twitter.com/NBIT1z5aD3
— Climate Action (@Climate_Action_) April 5, 2018
April 4
. @FAmagazine reports on the @ICCRonline coalition of #ESG, #SRI, and #ImpactInvesting firms efforts to back gun reform resolution. https://t.co/8IdMhprbfW
— Sonya Dreizler, CFP® (@SonyaDreizler) April 4, 2018
Pension fund leader presses Exxon for more climate details – New York State owns 11 million shares and this signals that this key critic, who elicited the report from Exxon last year remains unsatisfied with its answers ahead of forthcoming annual meeting https://t.co/xOv8a9LSrf
— Mark Campanale (@CampanaleMark) April 4, 2018
Climate Action recently spoke to the Church of England about its role as a sustainable investor and the Transition Pathway Initiative. Watch the full interview with Adam Matthews here: https://t.co/HgIZVrh0Bf #ESG #SRI pic.twitter.com/1c8LYdB5G0
— Climate Action (@Climate_Action_) April 4, 2018
How the World's Largest Pension Invests in ESG https://t.co/yfkAZ03EGA via @investopedia #ESG #SRI #SustainableInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting
— Pacific Risk Advisors (@PRA_ESG) April 4, 2018
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