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Carbon Disclosure Forum 2009, Hong Kong, March 23 2009 |
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Following the launch of the 2009 CDP information request, ASrIA is holding an invitation only workshop to assist companies to respond to the questionnaire and develop a strategy and response to climate change related risks and opportunities. ASrIA thanks Merrill-Lynch for hosting the event and CDP UK for their support. Regional companies engaged with the CDP process are strongly encouraged to attend. |
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Carbon Disclosure Forum 2009, Taipei, April 14 2009
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ASrIA and BCSD-Taiwan have partnered to hold a workshop to assist companies develop a strategy and response to climate change related risks and opportunities. We thank Acer for sponsoring the event. Merrill-Lynch is also supporting the event as a host. Taiwanese companies engaged with the CDP process are strongly encouraged to attend. |
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Sustainable Investment Roundtable, Taipei, April 15 2009 |
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ASrIA and BCSD-Taiwan are hosting a round-table event for leading Taiwanese SRI investors, to identify the road forward for sustainable investment in Taiwan. Interested parties please contact david@asria.org for more details. |
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Emerging Markets Disclosure Project - Surveying Investor Activity
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The EMDP is interested to gauge investor activity in emerging markets. In order to assess current levels of responsible investment and activity in this asset class, a quick 15 question survey has been created by EMDP. If you invest in or are responsible for research in Emerging Markets, please take the time to complete this survey. ASrIA are the Project Supporter for the Asian region. |
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Directors' blackout period in Hong Kong extended to 60 days for annual results |
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ASrIA's call for a full “black out period” from the end of the listed issuer's financial period to the date that it publishes the relevant financial results received solid support from members and friends with over 160 downloads of a letter in support of the blackout extension and over 200 downloads of our background analysis. |
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SAM, Dow Jones, Launch Asian Sustainability Indexes |
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ASrIA member, SAM and Dow Jones Indexes announced the launch of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific 40 indexes. |
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Emerging Markets Companies Catching up on ESG Issues |
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ASrIA member EIRIS, with SIRIN and USSIF, report that some emerging market companies now match the performance of their peers in developed countries on environmental issues, but many more lag behind on human rights. |
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Deloitte Survey on Growing Role of the Board in Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and Climate Change |
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Boards of directors are increasingly paying attention to ESG risks according to a survey released by ASrIA member Deloitte. |
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| SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT NEWS |
For a comprehensive news listing visit: http://www.asria.org/news |
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Private Equity Firms Sign on to Principles for Responsible Investment |
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Private Equity Council members adopt PRI framework for incorporating ESG issues into investment decision-making and ownership practices. |
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India's Sharia Market Gains Ground |
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India's first actively managed sharia-compliant fund that is available to local retail investors and India's first exchange traded sharia-compliant fund are launched. |
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Screening, Research and Information Gathering - Call for tenders from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund |
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The Council on Ethics for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund has called for tenders on contracts to research and gather information on specific companies which are part of the pension fund's global portfolio. Deadline: March 19th, 2009. |
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Jupiter Launches China Sustainable Growth Fund |
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Jupiter launches a new UK based fund focused on ESG trends in China. |
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RiskMetrics Group to Acquire Innovest |
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RiskMetrics Group, Inc announced that it has agreed to acquire Innovest Strategic Value Advisors. Headquartered in New York, Innovest provides sustainability research for the institutional investment community. |
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ESG REPORTS |
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Sustainable Corporations Outperform During Economic Crisis |
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Study finds that companies with commitment to sustainability have outperformed others by an average of $650 million in market capitalization. |
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Chinese Firms Display Greater Responsibility |
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A growing numbers of firms operating in China are realizing the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, according to a survey published by SynTao. |
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CDP Research Indicates Investors Factor in Climate Change Information |
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New research by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) with responses from 80 of CDP's signatory investors across the globe revealed that three-quarters factor climate change information into their investment decisions and asset allocations. |
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Suppliers Blind to Climate Change Effect: Report |
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A third of the suppliers to the world’s 34 large corporations don’t perceive any risk to their business from climate change, says the study. |
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New Climate Risk Profiles Assess Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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ICCR and Trucost collaborate to provide credible assessments for investors to use in the reduction of climate risk in their portfolios. |
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Asian Case Studies Illustrate Benefits of Implementing Workplace Standards |
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Case studies on steps by Tata Steel, Topkapi Iplik, Ying Xie Garments demonstrate business benefits of implementing workplace standards. |
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Emerging Markets offer promise and challenge to the pharmaceutical industry: Investor Report |
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New approaches to customer needs, product affordability and effective distribution will be the lynchpin to global pharma’s success in emerging markets, according to the Pharma Futures report. |
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ESG Shipping Sector Report Published |
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Eurosif partnered with environmental data company Trucost for the shipping sector report. |
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Greenpeace publishes Report Focused on ESG & the Forestry Sector |
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Greenpeace's report highlighs the forestry sector within Asia and China, with particular focus on some of the environmental concerns and risks that investors should be aware of for Forestry companies listed in Hong Kong. |
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Impacts of investment incentives on ESG in Mining Sector in Vietnam |
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The study assesses the role of investment incentives in encouraging adoption of ESG standards in the mining industry. |
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Report Focuses on Natural Resources and Environmental Conflict |
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Conflicts associated with natural resources are twice as likely to relapse into conflict in the first five years, a new report suggests. |
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| For a comprehensive listing of sustainable finance events in the region & globally, visit www.asria.org/news/conference |
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Carbon Disclosure Forum 2009
ASrIA Event |
Hong Kong |
March 23, 2009 |
Following the launch of the 2009 CDP information request, ASrIA is holding an invitation only workshop to assist companies to respond to the questionnaire. Thanks to Merrill-Lynch for hosting the event. Regional companies engaged with the CDP process are strongly encouraged to attend. |
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2009 Sustainability Summit
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March 25, 2009 |
The 2009 Sustainability Summit brings business leaders together to compare strategies for competing in a low-carbon world.
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Carbon Disclosure Forum 2009 and Carbon Inventory and Management Workshop
ASrIA/BCSD Taiwan Event |
Taipei |
April 14, 2009 |
Following the launch of the 2009 CDP information request, ASrIA and BCSD-Taiwan have partnered to hold a workshop to assist companies develop a strategy and response to climate change related risks and opportunities. Thanks to Acer for sponsoring the event. Merrill-Lynch is also supporting the event as a host. Taiwanese companies engaged with the CDP process are strongly encouraged to attend. |
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Sustainable Investment Roundtable, Taipei
ASrIA/BCSD Taiwan Event |
Taipei |
April 15, 2009 |
ASrIA and BCSD-Taiwan are hosting a round-table event for leading Taiwanese SRI investors, to identify the road forward for sustainable investment in Taiwan. Interested parties please contact david@asria.org for more details.
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Ceres Conference 2009 |
San Francisco |
April 15-16, 2009 |
It's Ceres 20th anniversary. A special conference to celebrate two decades of success, honor founders, and unveil Ceres 20•20, a vision for putting the global economy on a truly sustainable path over the coming decade. |
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Carbon Trade China 2009 |
Beijing |
April 21-23, 2009 |
This 2nd annual event will gather different
levels of CDM owners & developers.
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4th Renewable Energy Finance Forum, China
ASrIA is a Supporting Organisation |
Beijing |
May 12-13, 2009 |
Now in its 4th year, REFF China is specifically tailored to serve the needs of market participants in China’s renewable and clean energy sectors. |
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TBLI Asia |
Tokyo |
May 28-29, 2009 |
This year the TBLI Asia event will be held in Japan.
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CSR Asia Summit 2009
ASrIA is a Supporting Partner |
Kuala Lumpur |
October 27-28, 2009
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An annual CSR event providing a wide range of presentations and networking opportunities. |
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China Carbon Trade Summit 2009
ASrIA is a
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Beijing |
2009 |
A CDM Bazaar, networking opportunity, and information exchange with government representatives and industry leaders. |
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