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BSR Insight | SRI in the Rockies…and in Emerging Markets

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Xin Zhuo, Former Manager, Advisory Services

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November 30, 2010

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The SRI in the Rockies annual conference is one of the largest gatherings in North America for the socially responsible investment community. At the recent conference in San Antonio, Texas, more than 600 people, including asset owners, asset managers, financial advisors, ESG researchers, individual investors, and representatives of indices, corporations, and NGOs discussed directing the flow of investment capital to catalyze a shift to a more sustainable global economy.

During a discussion on investments in emerging markets, participants agreed that emerging markets are becoming engines of economic growth. Geeta Aiyer, President and Founder of Boston Common Asset Management, discussed the role of investors in ensuring sustainable growth:

"The historic transformation is currently underway. As investors, we should urge our investees in emerging markets to be favorable to sustainability in the countries where they operate. It is essential to business and also to the future of the planet."

—Geeta Aiyer, President and Founder, Boston Common Asset Management

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    About the Author(s)

    Xin Zhuo

    Xin Zhuo, Former Manager, Advisory Services

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