SIF News
May/June 2008
BELSIF (Belgian Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investment Forum) - Belgium
Invitation to the “BELSIF SESSIONS”
BELSIF cordially invites you to attend this series of open meetings to understand and promote sustainable and socially responsible investments. The BELSIF SESSIONS are forums for exchange, critical reflection and debate on SRI. They are open to investing professionals, to academics and to the general public.
Sustainable and ethical investments in Belgium:
25 June, 2008, 5pm to 7pm, KBC, havenlaan 2, Brussels
Attendance is free, but please register before June 10 by sending an e-mail to info@belsif.be
Please note that the presentations and discussions will be held in Dutch or French.
FIR (Forum pour l'Investissement Responsable) – France
Annual Forum for European Responsible Investment - 6th Edition
This annual event put on by the French SIF involves two days that are structured around six roundtables organized by Brokers and Asset Managers. Some of the topics covered include: SRI Indexes, Engagement, Offshore centres, Green ICT, ESG reporting, and Integration of product responsibility in SRI analysis.
Registration is free and compulsory: julie@1001lunes.com - + 33 (0)952 164 065
Responsible Investment Association Australasia – Australia
RIAA International Responsible Investment Conference 2008
This is the region's premier conference for responsible investors, held only once every two years. It will allow you to capture the latest strategies, research and ideas on responsible investment, gain access to opportunities to grow your business, as well meet leading players in the industry from Australia, Asia, the USA, UK and Europe.
SPAINSIF (Spanish Social Investment Forum) - Spain
SpainSIF Initiative is Launched
On May 22nd, 2008 a Spanish Social Investment Forum initiative was launched in Madrid. One of the aims of this group is to further develop SRI in Spain. More details to follow soon.
UKSIF (UK Social Investment Forum) - United Kingdom
UKSIF and partners cheer success of first ever National Ethical Investment Week
At the close of the first ever National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW), the UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF) and the inaugural sponsors have pronounced it an overwhelming success. Highlights of the week included: A parliamentary reception held at the House of Commons, Adviser seminars in London, Consumer events, and the launch of UKSIF’s research report ‘My Generation: Social Spending Power’ showing the potential impact of a more socially-conscious younger generation of 15 to 19-year-olds.
VBDO (Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling) – Netherlands
VBDO applauds recommendations for Dutch companies
The Dutch Financial Times reported on 29 May 2008 that Dutch companies will have to indicate in their annual reports to what extent they try to prevent child labour, exploitation and detrimental work conditions at operations of their international suppliers. This is stated in a preliminary recommendation the Dutch Social and Economic Council has published on the issue. The Council for Annual Reporting will set up guidelines for reporting on social issues related to responsible supply chain management. VBDO is pleased with this recommendation. It is in line with the indicators of the responsible supply chain benchmark the VBDO will execute this year for the third time.
