How we evaluate products
Responsible Investment strategies, processes, practices and disclosures are assessed against the eight criteria for product certification in the Responsible Investment Standard and accompanying Guidance and Assessment Notes.
What this symbol means
General certification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, and that it adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
Sustainable Plus classification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service has been certified and classified to offer an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, with embedded, measurable and reported sustainability objectives aligned with portfolio holdings and stewardship practices, adhering to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
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Themes & Issues
Society
Environment
<span class="text-size-xxsmall">For RIAA’s definitions of the themes included and issues avoided, please view this guide. Product-specific exclusion criteria and practices may vary. You can find these by referring directly to the product provider.</span>
Overview
Description
(a) the development of workers' participation in the ownership and control of their work organisations and places
(b) the production of high quality and properly presented products and services
(c) the development of locally-based ventures
(d) the development of appropriate technological systems
(e) the amelioration of wasteful or polluting practices
(f) the development of sustainable land use and food production
(g) the preservation of endangered eco-systems
(h) activities which contribute to human happiness, dignity and education
(i) the dignity and wellbeing of non-human animals
(j) the efficient use of human waste
(k) the alleviation of poverty in all its forms
(l) the development and preservation of appropriate human buildings and landscape
(i) pollute land, air or water
(ii) destroy or waste non-recurring resources
(iii) extract, create, produce, manufacture, or market materials, products, goods or services which have a harmful effect on humans, non-human animals or the environment
(iv) market, promote or advertise, products or services in a misleading or deceitful manner
(v) create markets by the promotion or advertising of unwanted products or services
(vi) acquire land or commodities primarily for the purpose of speculative gain
(vii) create, encourage or perpetuate militarism or engage in the manufacture of armaments
(viii) entice people into financial over-commitment
(ix) exploit people through the payment of low wages or the provision of poor working conditions
(x) discriminate by way of race, religion or sex in employment, marketing, or advertising practices
(xi) contribute to the inhibition of human rights generally