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Neuberger Berman Joins UN-Backed Responsible Investment Initiative
2 July 2012
Neuberger Berman, the New York asset management firm, has become the latest firm to sign up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, a network of international investors collaborating to enforce six principles for responsible investment. The principles were devised by the investment community and represent the concept that environmental, social and governance issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios . “The signing of the PRI is another example of our commitment to responsible investing,” said Joseph Amato, Neuberger's president and chief investment officer.
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Rockefeller Asset Management Signs UN-Backed Responsible Investment Initiative
29 June 2012
Rockefeller Asset Management, a division of Rockefeller & Co, has signed up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, a network of international investors collaborating to enforce six principles for responsible investment. The firm said the signing reflects its commitment to participate in the PRI's annual reporting and assessment process, as related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in the investment process . According to the PRI’s website, the principles - devised by the investment community - reflect the view that ESG issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios.
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EXCLUSIVE: Firm Focused On "Impact Investing" Launches In California
28 June 2012
A new SEC-registered asset management firm called Sonen Capital, dedicated to “impact investing” for family offices and private wealth managers, has launched in San Francisco, CA, with affiliates in New York City, Boston, MA, and London. Sonen defines impact investing as the ability to achieve financial returns with “meaningful social and/or environmental” impact . Examples of Sonen impact investment themes include: water, energy and resources, climate change, sustainable development and agriculture, poverty alleviation, education, and healthcare.
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