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Last updated: 30 June 2009

 

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IFC - Mercer report: Gaining groundIFC - Gaining ground: Integrating ESG factors into investment processes in emerging markets

31 March 2009

 

Fund managers in emerging markets are increasingly considering environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions, according to new research conducted by the global consulting firm Mercer and commissioned by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.

 

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Business benefits from responsible behaviourBusiness benefits from responsible behaviour

23 March 2009

 

Danyelle Guyatt is interviewed by Sense magazine about Mercer’s role in the field of RI and future evolution of the industry.

 

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Investor Research Project - Investor use of CDP data: Carbon Disclosure ProjectMercer and CDP Investor Report

6 March 2009


The Investor Research Project by Mercer and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) set out to capture information on how climate change and CDP data is being used by investors, and how the CDP can increase its uptake into mainstream investment practices.

 

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Cleantech investment issues cover2009 - Global - Cleantech investment issues in private equity markets

10 February 2009

 

This paper focuses on cleantech investments in the private equity market, as this is a segment that displays unique characteristics from the opportunities that exist in the listed market. We also discuss some of the issues surrounding risk/return and diversification that are of paramount importance for considering strategic allocation to cleantech via private equity.

 

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ESG logoMercer receives award for most innovative ESG development

14 November 2008


Mercer has won the award for the most innovative development at the annual ESG Leaders Awards. It received this accolade for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) manager research process. 

 

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Mercer's responsible investment service

 

Climate change investment models

 

Mercer Asia Pacific's Helga Birgden talks about the way investment models must change in a carbon trading environment.

 

Helga Birgden on evotv.com.au

 

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Duration: 5.13 sec

 

An insight into the way we advise clients on socially responsible investments

 

Socially responsible investment is grounded in the belief that environmental, social and corporate governance issues can have a material impact on corporate, and therefore, investment performance.

 

 

 

 

Listen to Craig Metrick as he explains this investing approach and how Mercer's global business unit focused on responsible investment helps clients and consultants introduce responsible investment principles and encourage their adoption within a framework acceptable to trustees and their stakeholders.

 

Duration: 3.59 sec

 


Mercer is a leading global provider of investment consulting services, and offers customized guidance at every stage of the investment decision, risk management and investment monitoring process. We have been dedicated to meeting the needs of clients for more than 30 years, and we work with the fiduciaries of pension funds, foundations, endowments and other investors in some 35 countries. We assist with every aspect of institutional investing (and retail portfolios in some geographies), from strategy, structure and implementation to ongoing portfolio management. We create value through our commitment to thought leadership; world-class, independent research; and top-notch consultants with local expertise. 

 

 

Contact: Marina Zoraya
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