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The responsAbility approach
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Building bridges between financial markets & development cooperation
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responsAbility offers financial products to build bridges between financial market and development cooperation and strengthens the relationship between private sector and developing nations. responsAbility thus contributes to alleviating poverty.
Our investment products are managed based on a structured investment process. The underlying criteria are recognized by leading actors in the field as having a positive impact on development. Transparent and regular reporting is essential.
Principles of responsible investment
In line with our philosophy, we have made environmental and governance criteria and social considerations an integral part of our investment processes and reporting. To underscore this basic policy we have signed the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. Our affiliations and memberships show responsAbility’s active engagement in the international dialogue on efficient and effective financing approaches.
Social performance report
In our social performance report we provide investors with regular and transparent information on the financial and social performance of our investment products.
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Memberships and affiliations
responsAbility is a member of the following organizations and initiatives committed to socially responsible investment:
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The UN PRI serve as a guideline to help investors integrate qualitative aspects relating to the environment, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG issues) into their investment process.
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www.unpri.org
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The Smart Campaign consists of six principles regarding the responsible interaction with microfinance clients. As a signatory to the Smart Campaign and the CGAP Client Protection Principles responsAbility agrees to observe these six principles in its investment processes.
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www.smartcampaign.org
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EUROSIF (European Social Investment Forum) is a European initiative for the promotion of sustainable and responsible investment in the financial market.
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www.eurosif.org/sri
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The Council of Microfinance Equity Funds (CMEF) is the first membership organization bringing together the leading private entities that make equity investments in microfinance institutions (MFIs) in developing countries. The council’s purpose is to articulate and disseminate knowledge and expertise about equity investing in microfinance.
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www.cmef.com
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The Initiative for Microfinance Client Protection Principles (CGAP) is an independent policy and research center dedicated to advancing financial access for the world’s poor.
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www.cgap.org
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The European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) is a network of approximately 100 organisations and individuals active in the area of microfinance. Its objective is to promote co-operation amongst European microfinance bodies by facilitating communication and the exchange of information.
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www.e-mfp.eu
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Öbu works for sustainability. is a Swiss network for operational sustainability and management themes. Öbu implements business and economic policy projects and promotes the exchange of experience among its members.
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www.oebu.ch
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The Forum for Sustainable Investments (Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen e.V.) supports the development of sustainable investments and works toward improving the legal and political frameworks.
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www.forum-ng.de
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LuxFLAG is an independent entity based in Luxembourg that aims to promote the raising of capital for microfinance by awarding its Label to eligible Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIV). The primary objective of the Label is to reassure investors that a MIV actually invests, directly or indirectly, into microfinance.
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www.luxflag.org
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