ESG

In this meeting we take an in-depth look at the Juukan caves, their cultural significance and the events that lead up to their destruction.

The Impact Management and Measurement Community of Practice (IMMCOP) Spotlight Series profiles and unpacks how different investors are managing impact in their fund or investment portfolio.

Increasing numbers of investors are integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their impact management and reporting. But challenges often remain in extending beyond alignment to more meaningful engagement.

RIAA and the PRI are teaming up in New Zealand and Australia to explore what leading practice responsible investment looks like in this decade.

Hear from leading ESG experts from ISS ESG, MSCI, Sustainalytics, FTSE Russell and S&P Global on the big ESG themes for the coming year.

The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has welcomed the Sustainable Finance Forum’s Roadmap Action Plan launched today in New Zealand. “The financial sector has a central role to play in contributing to New Zealand’s long term social, environmental and economic wellbeing and prosperity. This Roadmap lays the foundation for ensuringfinance plays its part in delivering a sustainable, net-zero economy” said Simon O’Connor, CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). “Once implemented, this Plan will position New Zealand as a global leader in sustainable finance, and build the resilience of its capital markets into the future”. “We welcome the recommendation that definitions of sustainable finance products be further standardised, acknowledging the need for consumers to have confidence that products are delivering on claims and are true to label.” “In particular, we welcome the specific recommendation that RIAA’s long running Responsible Investment Certification Program play a key role as a requirement for all default KiwiSaver providers, as well as for other investors making responsible investment claims. The importance of such assurance was underscored in our consumer research launched last week that showed that 82% of New Zealand consumers would be more likely to invest in a product certified by a third party.”