| Time: |
26th May, 2010. 9am-12am |
| Venue: |
Bloomberg Tokyo Office (21st Floor, Marunouchi Building, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Simultaneous translation will be provided |
ASrIA and Bloomberg are pleased to invite you to attend an SRI Roundtable between leading Japanese corporates and global and local SRI analysts and fund-managers on key environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
This is an invitation only event. The event will provide an opportunity for focused discussion and constructive dialogue between investment professionals and corporates on key ESG issues and themes as well as on engagement expectations.
The format of the event, combining brief presentations by both corporates and leading local and global investment professionals with open discussion among the participants, is designed to provide maximum opportunity for all participants to engage in a productive and valuable stakeholder engagement.
The event will address key themes and trends, including the growing momentum of SRI investment globally and in Japan, the increasing focus on the materiality of ESG issues,and the move towards greater integration of financial and non-financial reporting. There will be a particular focus on the importance of engagement on SRI issues between investors and corporates and on global supply chain management.
Far sighted corporates and investors will welcome this opportunity to share perspectives in a respectful and constructive forum. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique and valuable event.
Organisers
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 leading global and regional investment institutions and our 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.
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. With over 300,000 subscribers, the Bloomberg Professional service provides a great opportunity and platform for you to share information with current and potential investors concerning your Corporate Social Responsibility program.
Sponsor
Boston Common Asset Management, LLC Boston Common Asset Management is an investment manager specializing in sustainable and responsible equity and balanced strategies. We pursue long-term capital appreciation by seeking to invest in diversified portfolios of high quality, socially responsible stocks. Through rigorous analysis of financial, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors we identify attractively valued companies for investment. As shareholders, we urge portfolio companies to improve transparency, accountability, and attention to ESG issues. Our focus is global; we manage U.S. and international portfolios, customized to the needs of institutional and individual investors. We are independent, employee-owned, and field a seasoned, close-knit team of professionals. |