Developed the RI Academy, the world’s first structured learning pathway for financial services, corporate and other professionals needing to understand how environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are impacting investment decision making, company and shareholder value and ongoing access to investment &capital markets.
Developed the Responsible Investment Certification Program and the Certification Symbol, the world’s first certification program designed to assist consumers to find responsible investment products or services which best suit their values and beliefs. The Program was first launched in September 2005.
Developed the first online training course for Financial Advisers wishing to offer investment advice that takes into consideration a client’s financial needs as well as environmental, social, ethical or goverance concerns. The course was launched in September 2006 and updated again in January 2008.
Launched the Responsible Investment Super Centre to co-incide with Choice of Super and to assist consumers locate and learn about responsible investment superannuation products.
Conducts an annual Benchmarking study on the size and growth of responsible investment in Australia and New Zealand, frequently cited by media and publications here and abroad (every year since 2002).
Produced seven responsible investment conferences bringing together key players in resonsiblle investment from Australia and abroad (every other year since 2000).
Played a key role in the development and passing of the FSRA SRI Disclosure Bill, the ASIC SRI Disclosure Guidelines and the ASIC Good Practice Recommendation on SRI for Financial Advisers.
Submission and participation in the Joint Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Corporate Social Responsibility (2005).
Produced Harvest Sustainable Company Briefings, a series of events designed to showcase leading companies from sectors such as renewable energy and sustainable forestry to potential investors.
Acts as key spokesgroup in the media for issues related to responsible investment on an ongoing basis.
