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You may think of these investment as "ethical investments, "sustainable
investments", "clean technology investments" or "socially responsible
investments", or simply "SRI". They are all terms used today to describe the
products or services available for people who want to invest in line with their
values.
Responsible investment is an umbrella term to describe an investment process
which takes environment, social, ethical or governance considerations into
account. This process complements (or is incorporated into) the usual
fundamental investment selection and management process.
These investment options are now producing good returns, and investors are no
longer sacrificing investing returns for responsible investing.
Download a copy of the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) flyer,
click here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
 What
is Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)?
How
do responsible investment products differ?
What
does it mean for me?
How
do I know a fund is certified?
What is Socially Responsible
Investment (SRI)?
There are a range of terms used today to describe the products or services
available for poeople who want to invest in line with their values. Many of
these terms will be familiar such as ethical investment, sustainable investment,
socially responsible investment, clean technology investment or simply "SRI".
Responsible investment is an umbrella term to describe an investment process
which takes environmental, social, ethical or governance considerations into
account. This process complements (or is incorporated into) the usual
fundamental investment selection and management process.
How do responsible investment
products differ?
Responsible investment products differ from mainstream investment products
because they systemtically take environmental, social, ethical or governance
considerations into account in the making of investment decisions.
Reponsible investment products can differ from each other by the way in which
they take these issues into account. Typically a responsible investment product
will manage enviromental, social, ethical or governance issues using one or more
different practices.
What does it mean for me?
It is important when making your choice about a responsible investment product
or service that you understand how it takes environmental, social, ethical or
governance issues into consideration and that it meets your financial needs.
You may wish to avoid certain industries or you may wish to seek out ones that
you are keen to support. Alternatively, you may be happy to have your funds
invested across all industries as long as your money is supporting the companies
that are leading in terms of sustainable business practices.
How do I know a fund is
certified?
Developed over two years with extensive industry consultation, the Responsible
Investment Certification Program (formerly called the SRI Certification Program)
was driven by investors' requests for help in making informed choices regarding
investment opportunities that take into account environmental, social, ethical
and governance considerations, as well as financial returns.
Display of this Symbol certifies that a Licensee has adopted educational and
disclosure practices relevant to their License category.
Designed to act as a website navigational tool, the Symbol helps consumers
identify products and services that take enviromental, social, ethical or
governance issues into account which have been certified by RIAA.
The Symbol is intended to make it easier for consumers to compare and contrast
investment opportunities and make an informed choice responsible investment
products and services.
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