ASrIA invites you to a Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) briefing focusing on sustainable stock exchanges and sustainability indexes. Our speakers will provide insights into the key role exchanges and indexes can play in promoting the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment analysis.

The event is scheduled immediately following a dialogue on Sustainable Stock Exchanges at UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum in Xiamen, China, September 6-9 and following the July 26 launch of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Indexes.

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For more information please contact Mara Chiorean, mara@asria.org or +852 3105 3701.

About ASrIA
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. http://www.asria.org

About Bloomberg
Bloomberg is one of the world's leading financial data providers and its BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service is used as a source of real-time and historical financial news and information for central banks, investment institutions, commercial banks, government offices and agencies, law firms, corporations and news organizations in over 150 countries. Bloomberg Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data Service provides multi-year, as-reported data on over 3,600 companies worldwide as well as supporting news, research, and analytics integrated into the core Bloomberg functionality. As the premier financial information provider for banks, corporations, governments and others, Bloomberg leverages its distribution platform to provide ESG data to improve transparency, liquidity and asset valuations. http://www.bloomberg.com

About EIRIS
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. http://www.eiris.org/

About RepuTex
RepuTex is a leading provider of carbon, climate and sustainability risk analytics, specialising in risk information services for companies and investment professionals globally. Established in 1999, RepuTex has become the foremost knowledge source for market participants seeking to understand, track and price emerging risk exposures. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Hong Kong and Melbourne. It is the only firm of its kind operating on the ground in Asia, catering to local and global companies and investors. For further information, please visit the RepuTex website: http://www.reputex.com

About Hang Seng Indexes Ltd
The Hang Seng Family of Indexes is managed and compiled by Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (formerly HSI Services Limited), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank. The Hang Seng Family of Indexes comprises a wide range of Flagship, Benchmark, Thematic and Strategy indexes that cover stocks listed in Hong Kong and mainland China markets. For further information on the Hang Seng Family of Indexes, please visit the company's website: http://www.hsi.com.hk

About Generation Investment Management
Generation is an independent, private, owner-managed partnership with offices in London and New York. The firm was co-founded in 2004 by Al Gore and David Blood. Generation's investment approach is based on the idea that sustainability factors-economic, environmental, social and governance criteria-will drive a company's returns over the long term. By integrating sustainability issues with traditional analysis, we aim to deliver superior investment returns. http://www.generationim.com/