Sustainable Funds Management
SRI Accredited Funds
In 2007 Investa Funds Management became the first Australian property fund manager to receive SRI (Sustainable Responsible Investment) Certification for its two principal funds: Investa Diversified Office Fund (IDOF) and Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF). To achieve this Certification, Investa had to meet the strict disclosure requirements of the world's only SRI Certification Program which was launched in Australia in 2005. Investa had to demonstrate how our funds apply a systematic methodology for taking environmental, social, ethical and labour standards into account in the selection and management of buildings. This methodology was then reviewed by an independent verifier, Grant Thornton. Detailed information about the SRI Certification Program and Investa’s methodology, portfolio and performance can be found at www.eia.org.au
United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
Investa Property Group became a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in July 2007. We consider this framework to be aligned with our corporate philosophy. The Principles, developed under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, are a voluntary and aspirational framework for incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into mainstream investment decision-making and ownership practices. They are not prescriptive, but instead provide a menu of possible actions that investors can take. More information about the UN PRI can be found at www.unpri.org or click here to view Investa’s commitment to the Principles.