Investor Profile: Australian Ethical InvestmentBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2011 7:03AMJames Thier is a a founding director ofAustralian Ethical Investment, a fund manager with AU$650m in assets under management that has specialised in ethical and sustainable investment since its 1986 inception. In addition to specialist funds, Australian Ethical has also founded the Climate Advocacy Fund, an index fund that aims to encourage improved corporate performance on climate change issues. Thier talks to The Sustainability Report about ethical and sustainable investing, Australian Ethical's goals and how ESG can be used as a tool to achieve positive investment return and positive corporate change. Related News |
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