Education
Note: For investors and advisors interested in learning about ethical investing, socially responsible investing, and spiritual or environmental investing, we have our own Ethical Investing Workshops and on-line Ethical Investing Services.
Useful information can be gained from the following websites. However, be alert to their biases. Most are privately funded.
RI Academy
“The RI Academy program provides a comprehensive curriculum in responsible investing. The curriculum covers various environmental, social and corporate governance factors and their investment relevance. The curriculum is comprised of several pathways depending on the level of required specialisation.” For more information, visit RI Academy(Global)
RIA Canada
“The Responsible Investment Association is pleased to provide Canadian and global training for professionals to increase their knowledge of ESG issues and develop their expertise on responsible investment (RI).” For more information, visit RIA Canada (Canada)
UKSIF
“UKSIF, along with eight other European organisations including France′s Novethic and FNG – the German, Austrian and Swiss Sustainable Investment Forum, is currently working on a European Commission funded project to deliver a SRI training course for financial advisers.” For more information, visit UKSIF (UK)
USSIF Foundation
“Fundamentals of Sustainable and Responsible Investment, developed by experts in the field, provides a unique blend of instruction and scenario learning that explains how to talk about SRI with clients, incorporate SRI into investment portfolios and understand the latest trends and research.” For more information, visit USSIF Foundation (USA)
