The largest network of responsible and impact investors in AU & NZ
With 500+ members representing A$76 trillion / NZ$83 trillion in assets under management, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand.
Our membership includes super funds, KiwiSaver providers, fund managers, banks, consultants, researchers, brokers, impact investors, property managers, trusts, foundations, faith-based groups, financial advisers and individuals.
Join over 500 members
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
75%
of AU funds & 73% of NZ funds are RIAA members
*professionally managed funds, across Australia (AU) and New Zealand (NZ), as at Sep 2024
10
largest super funds in Australia are RIAA members
*largest super funds by number of members/assets under management (AUM), as at Sep 2024
10
largest KiwiSaver funds are RIAA certified products
*largest KiwiSaver funds by number of members, as at Sep 2024
Our mission
Many industry bodies exist solely to progress their members’ interests. RIAA has a strong member focus, but does much more in its ultimate pursuit of a healthy and sustainable society, environment and economy. RIAA achieves its mission through:
Advocate for policy change in responsible investment
Providing a strong voice for responsible investors in the region, including influencing policy and regulation to support long-term responsible investment and sustainable capital markets. Learn more about our Policy & Advocacy program goals.
Empower community with tools for responsible decisions
Delivering tools for investors and consumers to better understand and navigate towards responsible investment products and advice; Including running the world’s first and longest running fund Certification Program and an online consumer comparison tool (formerly known as Responsible Returns).
Drive excellence in responsible investment practices
Supporting continuous improvement in responsible investment practice among members and the broader industry through education, benchmarking and promotion of best practice and innovation. Read our latest Benchmark Reports and Research.
Foster collaboration and collective impact in the industry
Acting as a hub for our members, the broader industry and stakeholders to build capacity, knowledge and collective impact. We hold an annual conference, and our members gain access to working groups for deeper dives into the core themes and issues facing our industry and society.
Provide trusted insights on responsible investment
Being a trusted source of information about responsible investment. Our members remain up to date on the latest issues and trends in responsible investment by participating in and accessing fact sheets on key topics and trends and practical guides and tools to develop skills and practices.
During 2024
343
investment products certified
*as at 31st December 2024
5,000+
downloads of RIAA’s research reports
*between January 1st to December 31st 2024
33
events delivered, attracting 3,750 attendees
*between January 1st to December 31st 2024
Our History
Founded in 2000 as Ethical Investing Australia, RIAA began with a small group of financial advisers and investors directing capital toward positive environmental and social outcomes.
By 2002, we published the first responsible investment benchmarking report and helped mandate ESG disclosure by fund managers.
In 2007, we rebranded, broadened our focus from negative screening to ESG integration and launched the Responsible Investment Certification Program.
Today, with over 500 members managing the vast majority ofprofessionally invested assets in Australia and New Zealand, RIAA remains dedicated to aligning capital with a healthier society, environment, and economy.
