Eurosif Update
President Barroso invites Eurosif to investigate the sustainability of European Institutions' retirement plans
As invited by Mr. Barroso, President of the European Commission, Eurosif wrote to him in July 2009 regarding the sustainability of the European Institutions’ pension and retirement plans and whether they are managed in a responsible manner. Eurosif believes that the Commission itself should act as leader in this respect and demonstrate its commitment to sustainable investing by disclosing whether and how ESG issues are considered in the way the European Institutions’ retirement schemes are managed. Download Eurosif's letter to Mr. Barroso
SAVE THE DATE: Eurosif's annual Advisory Council Meeting: OCTOBER 16th, 2009, PARIS, FRANCE
This one day event, exclusively for Eurosif member affiliates, will bring together the leaders in sustainable investment in Europe for invigorating discussions on current topics facing the sector today. A more detailed agenda will be sent out in September. If you have not already done so be sure to save your spot and RSVP now! To register, please email sarahc@eurosif.org
Insurance article published with Le Monde / La Stampa / El Pais / ZEIT online / Le Temps Partnership
The most recent Le Monde article (PDF in French, English version available shortly) was published on June 10th, 2009. The article covers how many leaders in the insurance sector are offering specific products and rates encouraging responsible environmental behaviour, however they do not necessarily cover a company’s civil responsibility when faced with industrial environmental risks and accidents. Data was sourced from Ernst & Young while the French Social Investment Forum assisted with the analysis.
Eurosif's Biodiversity theme report released on June 4th
Eurosif partnered with oekom research for the research side of the Biodiversity report. The report details five industries that either have a high impact on the biodiversity & ecological system or whose activities largely depend on these systems for their livelihood, and their associated direct and indirect risks: Agriculture & Food, Extractive Industries, Paper & Forestry, Real Estate & Infrastructure and Tourism. Stay tuned for events around this report in the fall to take place in the UK (October 22nd), France, and the Netherlands. Download the press release and the report
New Eurosif President
Following a meeting of the board of directors, Eurosif announces the appointment of Mr. Giuseppe van der Helm as President of Eurosif as of July 1st 2009. Giuseppe van der Helm has been a Eurosif board member and the director of the VBDO, the Association of Investors in Sustainable Development in the Netherlands, since November 2006. See the complete list of the current board of directors of Eurosif
>>Recent Eurosif speeches &events
CGAP’s Microfinance Investor Roundtable on Responsible Finance, June 4, 2009 – Madrid
Eurosif has presented the SRI Market and the global crisis’s impact.
Shaping the Responsible Enterprise 2020, June10-11, 2009 - Brussels
Eurosif attended this meeting with the Cabinet of President Barroso in order to help lay the foundation for the Responsible Enterprise 2020 project.
Japanese Business Council in Europe CSR Committee meeting, June 10, 2009 - Brussels
Eurosif has presented ideas on mandatory CSR reporting at EU as well as European national country levels.
“CSR: Innovation and leadership to face sustainability challenges”, July 11, 2009 - Girona Eurosif animated a panel dedicated to ‘CSR and communications’ addressing the issues of transparency for companies and investors at this Spanish course put together by member affiliate Forética. >>Upcoming Eurosif speeches & events
Social Responsibility, a model of sustainable management, September 14, 2009 - Menorca
Eurosif will provide insight on the topic: CSR during the crisis, current state and trends at this Spanish event put together by member affiliate Forética.
Wealth Management & Family Office Summit 2009, October 7th & 8th 2009 – London
Eurosif has been invited to address the issues of sustainable investment at this wealth management conference.
"Protect, Respect, Remedy", November 10-11, 2009 – Stockholm, Sweden
Eurosif has been invited to speak on "The State as a Regulator": the role of the state in holding business to account, at this high-level conference based on the framework of the report "Protect, Respect, Remedy" by Professor John Ruggie, who will participate throughout the conference. It is organised in cooperation with the European Commission and the Swedish Ministry of Employment.
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Sustainable Stock Exchanges: How can exchanges address ESG issues in a way that fosters responsible investment and supports sustainable development?- November 2, 2009, New York
Eurosif has been asked to attend this invitation only gathering to address the urgent need to promote better risk management, good governance and enhanced transparency in order to protect long-term returns.
