If done right, Australia’s financial product labelling regime will help avoid greenwashing and channel capital to more sustainable outcomes. But it must be principles-based and be anchored in widely accepted industry standards. RIAA’s research shows that 88% of Australians expect their super or other investments to...
The Impact Investing Network (IIN) and Responsible Investment Association Association (RIAA) boards have been in exploratory discussions on deepening integration between the two organisations. With an aim to have the IIN sitting as an integrated portfolio within RIAA by mid-2025. Both boards have endorsed this opportunity at...
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy. This FAQ page aims to answer common questions about our certification and how consumers can be better informed when starting their...
People with superannuation accounts or investment portfolios have immense power. With substantial amounts of money invested – such as the $4 trillion in Australia’s superannuation funds (the 5th largest pool of pension assets in the world), consumers are in the driver's seat when it comes...
It is with great pleasure that the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) announces ISS ESG as a Principal Partner of our Nature Working Group. ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of ISS STOXX, is a global leader in providing environmental, social and governance solutions for...
Have you ever wondered if your organisation’s commitment to diversity goes beyond gender? Let’s explore the compelling case for embracing inclusion across diverse groups, including individuals with disabilities, and how it can revolutionise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Let the numbers speak People with disabilities make up around...
"We believe it is important to actively contribute to thought leadership and have a strong voice in the space, as positive change is underpinned by collaboration and shared knowledge." See certified funds About Alphinity Alphinity is an active equities investment manager based in Sydney. Alphinity was established in...
What are materiality thresholds? Derived from financial accounting, materiality thresholds are set limits for exposure to certain industries. By setting these thresholds, funds define how much a product will be exposed to these industries. Materiality thresholds may be used in combination with chosen approach(es) to responsible investing...
RIAA disagrees with the recent article, “Watering down super fund tests risks lower returns” published by the The Australian Financial Review. The Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) performance test is having a direct impact on the movement of capital to climate transition and achieving a net-zero...
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is pleased to announce Pollination as the Principal Partner of our Nature Working Group for the financial year of 2024. As a global leader in finance, investment, technology, business, law and policy, Pollination is a specialist climate change and nature...
Emit Capital says that through the RIAA Certification process, they were able to look at the way they were operating and analysing companies, while considering what more they could be doing in terms of sustainability and responsible investment....
Emit Capital says that through the RIAA Certification process, they were able to look at the way they were operating and analysing companies, while considering what more they could be doing in terms of sustainability and responsible investment....