How we evaluate products
Responsible Investment strategies, processes, practices and disclosures are assessed against the eight criteria for product certification in the Responsible Investment Standard and accompanying Guidance and Assessment Notes.
What this symbol means
General certification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, and that it adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
Sustainable Plus classification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service has been certified and classified to offer an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, with embedded, measurable and reported sustainability objectives aligned with portfolio holdings and stewardship practices, adhering to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
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Themes & Issues
Society
Green property
Included
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Included
Sustainable transport
Included
Sustainable water
Included
Armaments
Fully avoided
Human rights abuses
Fully avoided
Fossil fuels
Partially avoided
Gambling
Partially avoided
Tobacco
Partially avoided
Alcohol
Partially avoided
Environment
Green property
Included
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Included
Sustainable transport
Included
Sustainable water
Included
Armaments
Fully avoided
Human rights abuses
Fully avoided
Fossil fuels
Partially avoided
Gambling
Partially avoided
Tobacco
Partially avoided
Alcohol
Partially avoided
For RIAA’s definitions of the themes included and issues avoided, please view this guide . Product-specific exclusion criteria and practices may vary. You can find these by referring directly to the product provider.
Overview
https://www.unisuper.com.au/investments/how-we-invest/responsible-and-sustainable-investing/our-sustainable-and-environmental-options
Description
We actively manage this option ourselves to make sure we have oversight of any environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
The products and services that GEO invests in focus on:
- Alternative energy—renewable energy and alternative fuelsÂ
- Clean technology—reducing energy consumption through effective power management, energy conservation and energy efficiency
- Water infrastructure and technologies—addressing water scarcity, quality and infrastructure
- Green building—building and operating environmentally sustainable buildings and/or offering environmentally sound products and services used in building design and construction
- Waste management and pollution control—pollution prevention, recycling, waste minimisation and waste treatment.
- Sustainable Agriculture - including but not limited to sustainable forestry and fisheries.
This option invests in a portfolio of global shares (which may include a small portion of Australian companies) that derive at least 40% of their revenues from environmentally beneficial products and services related to alternative energy, clean tech, sustainable water, green building, pollution prevention and sustainable agriculture.
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Themes & Issues
4
themes included
2
issues fully avoided
0
issues mostly avoided
4
issues partially avoided
Product Targets
Retail
Certified Since
2017
Last date certified
July 14, 2023
Primary RI Strategy
Positive Screening
Secondary RI Strategy
Negative Screening