International Working Group: Events

The IWG annually hosts symposia for members to get together, discuss opportunities and developments in international socially responsible investing, and hear from invited speakers about up-and-coming issues of concern.

2012 Spring Symposium

March 27-28, 2012
London, United Kingdom

US SIF, UKSIF and Eurosif bring to you an international symposium that will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss developments and emerging issues in sustainable and responsible investment on a multnational level. Investors will also have the chance to discuss different corporate engagement strategies between North America and Europe, meet leaders in ESG investment in Europe, as well as a special event with Chief Executive Officers of SRI organizations globally.

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Tuesday, March 27

15:00 - 17:00 Seminar: Cross-border Cooperation as the Keystone to Company Engagement?

Panelists offer up their experiences of working in collaboration with outside SRI partners, presenting case studies of when such collaboration has been effective and where it has raised problems when different ‘default’ styles come into play. The discussion will explore the benefits of overcoming the cultural barriers and embracing different approaches.

Panelists: Abigail Herron (The Co-operative Asset Management), Arisa Kishigami (FTSE Group), Julie Tanner (Christian Brothers Investment Services), Olivia Watson (Principles for Responsible Investment)

Moderator: Matt Crossman, Rathbone Greenbank

Location: RCM, 155 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3AD, London.

18:00 Networking Reception hosted by Next Generation Drinks, kindly sponsored by WHEB Asset Management

Location: New Moon, 88 Gracechurch Street, EC3V 0DN

Wednesday, March 28

8:30 -10:30 Roundtable: The 'Economics' of SRI Research

Location: Citi Group, Stirling Square, 5-7 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AD

Participants will explore key questions regarding the value of SRI research, including global research standards and what the future of sustainable investment research will look like. In the ongoing turbulent markets, is sustainable investment theory truly gaining a stronghold or considered extra weight as managers seek to survive?

Moderator: Mike Tyrrell, SRI Connect

11:30 -13:00 Seminar: Beyond Prohibition: Showcasing the Work of Church Investors

Location: CCLA, 80 Cheapside, EC2V 6DZ, London

The seminar will be an opportunity for Church investors to highlight the wide ranging work they do away from ethical restrictions.

Panelists: Edward Mason (Church of England), Susan Seymour (Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust), Julie Tanner (Christian Brothers Investment Services), Helen Wildsmith (CCLA).

13:30 -14:30 Networking Lunch hosted by CCLA

15:00 - 17:00 Meet the Global Sustainable and Responsible Investment Organizations

Location: Aviva Investors, No. 1 Poultry, EC2R 8EJ, London.

Chief executives of national and regional SRI organizations will be on-hand to deliberate developments or challenges expected in 2012 within the sustainable investment industry.

Panelists: Eugene Ellmen (SIO), Louise O'Halloran (RIAA), Francois Passant (Eurosif), Penny Shepherd (UKSIF), Graham Sinclair (AfricaSIF), Tessa Tennant (ASrIA), Giuseppe Van der Helm (VBDO) and Lisa Woll (US SIF).
Moderator: Matt Christensen, Former Executive Director of Eurosif

17:00 - 19:00 Reception with Global SRI Chief Executives hosted by Aviva Investors

Past Events

Agendas, podcasts, and presentations from previous IWG symposiums.