With Special Thanks to Deloitte for Providing the Venue

Institutional investors are increasingly focusing on active ownership to fulfil their fiduciary duties. The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment - Principle Two - requires signatories to “be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into ownership policies and practices.” This practice has developed in different ways around the world.

This briefing will provide an opportunity to understand how engagement has developed in different regions globally. It will provide insight into the different techniques available, the challenges of these techniques, and case studies of practical implementation. We will also address:

• What are the latest trends in active ownership and how might these develop in the future?
• Where is there convergence around the world?
• What are the opportunities for Hong Kong investors embarking on engagement in the Asian region and globally?

There will be an opportunity for the audience to share both their experiences and to raise issues for discussion.

Attendance at this event is by invitation only - RSVP is required. Seats are limited, with priority given to ASrIA members. Register early to avoid disappointment. Please contact:
Mara Chiorean at mara@asria.org or +852 31053701.

Peter Webster, Executive Director, EIRIS
Peter Webster has been Executive Director of EIRIS since its foundation in the 1980s, and has been involved in the promotion and development of responsible investment in its various forms throughout the last 25 years. Peter is a regular conference speaker as well as advising clients on the creation or development of new approaches to responsible investment.

His current interests in this field include how PRI signatories can implement the commitments they sign up to in ways that make a significant difference to corporate performance and reporting across all the Global Compact issues (Environment, Human Rights, Labour Standards and Combating Bribery); the most effective role investors can play in advancing the Climate Change agenda; and what can be learnt from the experience of responsible investors and the models of corporate responsibility that they have encouraged that is of relevance to the re-structuring of the present international financial system to re-build trust and confidence, and reduce the prospect of future 'crunches'.

Peter is Treasurer of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance association (UKSIF).
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EIRIS is a leading global provider of research into corporate environmental, social and governance performance. An independent, not-for-profit organisation, we work to help our clients develop the market in ways that benefit investors, asset managers and the wider world.

Our mission is to empower responsible investors with independent assessments of companies and advice on integrating them with investment decisions. Our sector-based research teams provide in-depth coverage of around 3,000 companies globally, covering over 100 different environment, social and governance issues. We have over 100 institutional clients including pension and retail fund managers, banks, private client brokers, charities and religious institutions across Europe, the USA and Asia.

We bring 25 years of responsible investment experience and combine an understanding of ESG issues with a knowledge of corporate practice and experience of practical solutions.

Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA) ( www.asria.org )
The Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA) is a not for profit, membership association dedicated to promoting corporate responsibility and sustainable investment practice in the Asia Pacific region. ASrIA's members include investment institutions managing over US$4 trillion in assets, however membership is open to any organization which has an interest in sustainable investment.

ASrIA's goal is to build market capacity for SRI. We provide insightful, up to date and accessible information on the development of SRI in Asia and globally. We have also become the platform for different sectors within the community to exchange information and perspectives on SRI, and to take practice forward.