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David Tozer, Co-Head of Research, and responsible for the research quality control system at EIRIS stated, “ARISTA certification is the responsible investment research industry’s independent quality verification scheme. Research with integrity is one of EIRIS’ core values and although the standard can be challenging, we are proud to have achieved this continued recognition of the quality and transparency of our research. It is a testimony to the hard work of our talented team.”
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Stephen Hine
stephen.hine@eiris.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7840 5716
Notes to editors:
1. Following the 2014 audit, the ARISE® Certification Council has granted certification to EIRIS, valid from 6 March 2015 until 5 March 2018. Annual follow-up audits are performed throughout this three year period.
2. EIRIS is a leading global provider of independent research into the environmental, social, governance (ESG) and ethical performance of companies. Wholly owned by the EIRIS Foundation, EIRIS is a social enterprise, working to help our clients develop the market in ways that benefit investors, asset managers and the wider world. Our mission is to empower responsible investors with independent assessments of companies and advice on integrating them with investment decisions. EIRIS provides responsible investment services to over 200 clients including asset owners, asset managers, banks, wealth managers and charities around the world – as well as major index providers. We have over 30 years’ experience of promoting responsible investment and helping consumers, charities and advisers to invest responsibly. EIRIS has offices in London, Paris, Boston and Washington, D.C. In addition to overseas offices, EIRIS has a global network of research and sales partners in Australia, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Spain and South Korea.
3. ARISE is The Association for Responsible Investment Services, a Trade Association for RI research groups. ARISE manages the voluntary quality standard and is responsible for organising the independent, external certification audits. ARISTA 3.0® follows a third party audit and verification scheme; an independent Certification Council is responsible for awarding the formal certification decisions. Signatories of ARISTA 3.0® are bound to comply or are in the process of complying with ARISTA 3.0®. They foster the highest standards on transparency and accountability.
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