On this page I’ll try to collect the most relevant, not-to-be-missed and hopefully groundbreaking #SriNews that I see by surfing the web and mainly by ‘living’ on Twitter (apart from #DivestNews, of course).
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July 27
.@Mirova_RI, MN & 17 investors call for action towards a + sustainable #textile industry with harmonized framework for sustainability reporting and guidelines at the European level. Read the statement https://t.co/dH0AFmFiUr #Retail #SustainableFinance #SustainableFashion
— Danni Zhao Meunier (@DanniZMeunier) July 27, 2018
What is the financial cost of bank depositors becoming more socially conscious? #responsiblefinance https://t.co/3LyadZen34
— Responsible Finance (@RFIFoundation) July 26, 2018
July 26
Today’s reminder that irresponsible corporate conduct doesn’t bode well for long term profitability: Facebook’s share price fell $145 billion in the wake of user data privacy concerns and refusal to address hate speech and conspiracy groups. #esg #sri https://t.co/bX9DL46GdC
— Emily Claire Goldman (@mle_goldman) July 26, 2018
With #Corruption siphoning 2% of GDP, is good to see investors differentiating performance of good operators vs those companies successful at #bribery. #ESG #SRI
https://t.co/YrleoEpGGC— CARLOTA GARCIA-MANAS (@txarlinestx) July 26, 2018
CISL are delighted to announce @LaBanquePostale Asset Management as the latest member of the Investment Leaders Group. LBPAM joins 11 leading #investors directing capital towards sustainable economic development https://t.co/5TzcFc9gOO @CISL_ILG #RewireEconomy #sustainablefinance pic.twitter.com/CZ7ao1lVfc
— CISL_Cambridge (@cisl_cambridge) July 26, 2018
In the UK, @EC_magazine recognises those organisations working ethically and sustainably. We are so happy to see our two British members @triodosuk and @EcologyBS leading the #SustainableFinance and #BankingOnValues movement in the country!https://t.co/1f6Bv4kft0
— GABV (@bankingonvalues) July 26, 2018
Which #energy sector companies made best progress since 2017? Who are the top performers? Key findings from our latest sector report available here: https://t.co/aUNojv6i86 #ESG pic.twitter.com/znLcvjwcLY
— Vigeo Eiris (@VigeoEiris) July 26, 2018
July 25
Great to see that @charteredbanker has launched the world's first #benchmark qualification in #greenfinance #sustainablefinance #FinancialServiceshttps://t.co/Zm03ddLTH5 pic.twitter.com/XckztmAc2U
— Ethical Finance Hub (@EF_Hub) July 25, 2018
Civil society in Europe is calling on the European Commission to integrate #humanrights into its ambitious #SustainableFinance plan from the start >> https://t.co/fRhJHRakDs
— ShareAction (@ShareActionUK) July 25, 2018
From tackling #ChildLabour to the role of #socialmedia in extended campaigns, our #WomenInFinance symposium focused on “discussion, not destruction” https://t.co/IU0OFKGM8O #ThoughtfulInvesting pic.twitter.com/0OwrFZon5P
— Castlefield (@CastlefieldUK) July 25, 2018
Finance leaders representing $10 trillion in assets push for a #sustainablefinance roadmap – @FifthEstateAU https://t.co/flkKiMd4Md #impinv
— Adam Spence (@adamspence) July 25, 2018
Between 2012 and 2016, U.S. ESG assets outgrew assets at large by about 19 percentage points. Demographic shifts are part of the story. https://t.co/mZKfWpHEqk via @BarronsOnline and @MorganStanley #impinv #ESG #SRI pic.twitter.com/6cfNaIXF0O
— MicroVest (@microvestfund) July 25, 2018
July 24
Microfinance 3.0: David Plattner on building an agro-blockchain for #Africa. Find out more: https://t.co/ZcqPTCRRfR #Thinklandscape #glfnairobi2018 #glfbonn2018 #glfdc2018 #sustainablefinance
— GLF (@GlobalLF) July 24, 2018
The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Last Best Weapon evaluates labor's use of collective funds & makes recommendations. My review essay presents a few more. Book is highly recommended #corpgov #ESG #CSR #SRI https://t.co/EUJpYoQlz5 https://t.co/hnKhsEm0lf
— James McRitchie (@corpgovnet) July 24, 2018
The #UNEPFISydney conference has ended with a joint statement by @RIAANews @IGCC_Update @UNEP_FI and @PSI_Initiative for a sustainable roadmap in Australia and New Zealand #sustainablefinance https://t.co/u5FGsHf2LP
— CAER (@CAERESGResearch) July 24, 2018
Riunione presso @minambienteIT dell’Osservatorio Italiano sulla #Finanzasostenibile #sustainablefinance pic.twitter.com/wTSTTU0sto
— davide dal maso (@davidedalmaso) July 24, 2018
'Campaign groups press for #humanrights to be included in EU #sustainablefinance push' "@RI_News_Alert https://t.co/CXpBJLlmDL #bizhumanrights @HumanRightsIC @mireillmartini @RankBHR @FelWeber @mbukows @EP_HumanRights @StopTNCimpunity @ChiaraMacchi7 @marcofasciglion @WimLeereveld
— Andrea Di Turi (@andytuit) July 24, 2018
Korea's government pension fund to allocate $88m to #ESG investment https://t.co/tHgmIyWmmY
— Impactvesting (@impactvesting) July 23, 2018
The #Energy Sector: Vigeo Eiris releases its exclusive research & opinion on emerging & strategic issues https://t.co/aUNojv6i86 #ESG pic.twitter.com/vdcIVLOeLU
— Vigeo Eiris (@VigeoEiris) July 24, 2018
July 23
The 7th Edition of the Ethics & Trust in Finance Global Prize is open. I was previously a winner of this competition and recommend it. Details here https://t.co/MqmZEBXoP4
— Brett Scott (@Suitpossum) July 23, 2018
#sustainablefinance has taken off around the world.@UNEP_FI has found some 267 #sustainable #finance measures in 53 jurisdictions. Time for an Australian sustainable finance taskforce https://t.co/4wJN0CtP0c via @smh
— Esohe Denise Odaro (@MissOdaro) July 23, 2018
New IGCC guide released today – Investing in Resilience: Tools & frameworks for managing physical climate risk. Investors increasingly looking for practical tools to manage climate risk at the portfolio and asset level – via @igcc_update – https://t.co/HJB6We55sk pic.twitter.com/VeNTD7yKEJ
— IGCC Update (@IGCC_Update) July 23, 2018
The HUB for #SustainableFinance #H4SF organises its second summit in Germany on the 25/09 in Frankfurt. Join the discussion! https://t.co/uo174t4igU @Eurosif@FNG_eV pic.twitter.com/1DR3Z1IDC4
— Eurosif (@Eurosif) July 23, 2018
Finance industry in Australia and New Zealand are calling for sustainable finance roadmaps at #UNEPFISydney today. #resilience #sustainablefinance https://t.co/oEPQjCIudb
— UNEP FI (@UNEP_FI) July 23, 2018
‘The SDGs Framework uses simple language to navigate and talk about complex issues’ – Cate Harris from @LendleaseGroup on a panel discussing the links between #sustainablefinance and the #SDGs chaired by @Jerome_Tagger @UNEP_FI #UNEPFISydney #ESG pic.twitter.com/T6yvcWlQpt
— CAER (@CAERESGResearch) July 23, 2018
On July 22, G20 finance ministers & central bank governors welcomed the 2018 G20 Sustainable Finance Report, which has 3 new ideas – securitization of sustainable assets, developing sustainable PE/VC, & application of fintech. I believe this will lead to new #greenfinance trends!
— Ma Jun (@MJ_GreenFinance) July 23, 2018
July 21
2018's quiet shareholder season is a sign of growing investor power, illustrating the rapid movement of #climaterisk from the fringes to the center of investor conversations with the energy industry. Read @ALoganCeres's @RI_News_Alert column to learn more. https://t.co/Zynw1RSGfG
— Ceres (@CeresNews) July 21, 2018
July 3
''Incorporating the UN Guiding Principles #UNGPs on #BizHumanRights into #ESG investing is both a values & a value proposition.''
Money, #Millennials & HumanRights:
New paper on the rise & current state of ESG investing#CSR #Sustainability #SRI https://t.co/1lWE5dnRaJ pic.twitter.com/aelUo1Bpmx
— Alla Kos (@AllaKos_Dev) July 3, 2018
.@Pensionsexpert #ESG needs to be 'part and parcel of the #DC investment process and things seem to be going in the right direction even for small and mid clients. Beneficiaries are asking for it😉Trustees take good note! https://t.co/bCZBJ4YNEr pic.twitter.com/kze5vGUw45
— flavia micilotta (@fmici) July 3, 2018
.@ActOnClimate100 investors with USD $30 trillion AUM are asking companies to scale up their ambitions and #ActOnClimate to achieve the goals of the #ParisAgreement. #GCAS2018 #StepUp2018. Learn more: https://t.co/ZLtT2hcMOi. pic.twitter.com/oJXTzXVVM6
— Ceres (@CeresNews) July 3, 2018
Today, in Manaus, #Brazil, a group of senior executives gather to lead and influence the #sustainable #finance agenda within their organizations and beyond our region. Follow the conversation #SustainableFinance #ThinkSustainableNetwork @GemaSacristan pic.twitter.com/62ikhpYzIr
— BID Invest (@BIDInvest) July 3, 2018
Millenials prefer to invest in #SustainableFinance and @thetimes wrote about it to help them find the best #BankingOnValues option for their savings depending on their concerns.https://t.co/0GLJb1TsOn
— GABV (@bankingonvalues) July 3, 2018
.@EU_Commission Vice-President @VDombrovskis responds to @UNEnvironment @ErikSolheim ‘s opinion article @europeansting on #sustainablefinance “Sustainable finance is growing fast, and is no longer a niche” https://t.co/DG5Mf3mm8O pic.twitter.com/ffozTs0F4y
— UNEnvironment Europe (@UNEnvironmentEu) July 3, 2018
Découvrez ce qu'@EthiFinance a retenu de l'actualité #ISR, #RSE et #ESG de la semaine du 25 au 29 juin 2018.
Notre revue de presse : https://t.co/0My4r6AV6b
Bonne lecture !#responsibleinvestment, #developpementdurable— EthiFinance (@EthiFinance) July 3, 2018
Investors would 'rather go to the dentist than invest in a company that hurts the environment' https://t.co/FwGRu9ZlXf #esg @NuveenInv @BIAUS
— RIAA (@RIAANews) July 3, 2018
July 2
Government consultation from @DWP on clarifying pension schemes' fiduciary duties is OUT NOW! For more info and to respond visit https://t.co/wVwwoJgUXV #ESG #ClimateChange #SRI #Stewardship #SocialInvestment #EthicalInvestment #ImpactInvestment @UKSIF
— UKSIF Fergus (@UKSIFFergus) July 2, 2018
Our pension funds have nearly £3 trillion of our money – tell the Gov’t how you think it should be invested. 2-min survey here: #responsibleinvestment #sustainableworld #consumerresponsibility #corporatesocialresponsibility https://t.co/pCrmutXca3
— Louise Catherine (@louisecfhemfrey) July 2, 2018
