Links
These links provide access to information on topics such as socially responsible investment (SRI) research and products, asset management, climate change and corporate reporting.
Association of British Insurers – www.abi.org.uk
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) represents the collective interests of the United Kingdom's insurance industry. The association speaks out on issues of common interest, helps to inform and participate in debates on public policy issues and acts as an advocate for high standards of customer service in the insurance industry.
ASrIA – www.asria.org
The Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia (AsrIA) is a not for profit, membership association dedicated to promoting corporate responsibility and sustainable investment practice in the Asia Pacific region.
Australian SAM Sustainability Index (AuSSI) – www.aussi.net.au
Launched in February 2005, the Australian SAM Sustainability Index (AuSSI) tracks the performance of Australian companies that lead their industry in terms of corporate sustainability. Based on a thorough assessment of economic, environmental and social criteria, the AuSSI comprises the top sustainability-driven companies from each of 21 industry clusters covering the entire Australian economy.
British Banker's Association – www.bba.org.uk/bba/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=123&a=728
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environment pages of the British Banker's Association (BBA) website provide guidance on environmental management and reporting for the financial services sector. FORGE Guidelines can also be accessed from this site.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) – www.cdproject.net
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) provides a secretariat for the world's largest institutional investor collaboration on the business implications of climate change.
Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economics – www.ceres.org
The Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economics (CERES) promotes corporate environmental responsibility, from encouraging companies to endorse the CERES principles, to working with endorsing companies in meeting their commitments and environmental reporting through the Global Reporting Initiative. CERES also convene forums for discussion at the annual CERES conference and smaller industry-specific dialogues.
The Department of the Environment and Heritage – www.deh.gov.au
The Sustainable Industry Branch of Department of the Environment and Heritage works in partnership with Australian business and industry to improve their environmental performance.
The branch works with industry through voluntary initiatives and programs to achieve broad environmental improvements in areas such as waste reduction and recycling, resource efficiency in production and a reduction in emissions.
Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes – www.sustainability-indexes.com
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) was launched in 1999 as the world's first equity benchmark to track the financial performance of sustainability leaders on a global scale. The DJSI is used as a benchmark for sustainability focused investment products, which comprise mutual funds, certificates, equity baskets and segregated accounts.
EPI Finance 2000 Project – www.epifinance.com
Like the SPI 2002 Project, between 1999 and 2000, a group of 11 financial service institutions developed a set of environmental performance indicators tailored for banks and insurance companies.
Ethical Investment Association – www.eia.org.au
Ethical Investment Association (EIA) is a professional association formed to pool the efforts of those involved in ethical investment, and more efficiently promote the concept and practice of ethical investment to the public.
FTSE4Good Sustainability Index – www.ftse4good.com
FTSE4Good is an index series for socially responsible investment designed by FTSE, one of the world's leading global index providers. FTSE4Good is a series of benchmark and tradable indices facilitating investment in companies with good records of corporate social responsibility.
Global Reporting Initiative – www.globalreporting.org
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) was established in late 1997 with the mission of developing globally applicable guidelines for reporting on the economic, environmental and social performance, initially for corporations and eventually for any business, governmental or non-governmental organisation (NGO). Convened by the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the GRI incorporates the active participation of corporations, NGOs, accountancy organisations, business associations and other stakeholders from around the world.
Green Business Council of Australia – www.gbcaus.org
The Green Building Council of Australia's mission is to define and develop a sustainable property industry in Australia and to drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions. The Council's objective is to promote sustainable development and the transition of the property industry to implementing green building programs, technologies, design practice and operations.
Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) UK – www.iigcc.org
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) is a forum for collaboration between pension funds and other institutional investors on issues related to climate change.
Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) Australia/New Zealand – www.igcc.org.au
The IGCC aims to ensure that the risks and opportunities associated with climate change are incorporated into investment decisions for the ultimate benefit of individual investors.
Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) USA – www.incr.com
The purpose of the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) is to promote better understanding of the risks of climate change among American institutional investors. INCR encourages companies in which its members invest to address any material risks and opportunities to their businesses associated with climate change and a shift to a lower carbon economy. Climate risk includes financial, fiduciary and liability risk ensuing from climate change.
Social Investiment Forum – www.socialinvest.org
This forum site offers information, contacts and resources about socially responsible investment. Forum membership is available to financial professionals and institutions.
Social Investment Organization – www.socialinvestment.ca
Established in 1989, the Social Investment Organization is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of socially responsible investment in Canada. It is funded primarily from membership dues and is accountable to its membership.
SPI 2002 Project – www.spifinance.com
The SPI Finance 2002 project was undertaken by a group of financial institutions from Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The project has developed a set of social performance indicators for banks and insurance companies. The SPI Finance 2002 Project is linked to the Global Reporting Initiative.
United Kingdom Social Investment Forum – www.uksif.org
The United Kingdom Social Investment Forum (UKSIF) promotes and encourages socially responsible investment in the UK, and this site provides information relating to ethical investment, green investment, shareholder activism, social banking and community finance.
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative – www.unepfi.org
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a unique global partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the private financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with more than 170 financial institutions who are signatories to the UNEP FI statements, and a range of partner organisations to develop and promote linkages between the environment, sustainability and financial performance.
