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Only a quarter of 2,200 companies listed on the FTSE All-Word Developed Index are adequately managing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks, according to At risk? - How companies manage ESG issues at board level, a recent research report from Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS).  Over the three year period of the study (2005 - 2008), the financial sector was the worst performer, the resources sector was the best performer.

Sunday, October 26, 2008 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Room: Frontenac C

Speaker(s)
David Berge Managing Member, Underdog Ventures
William Rosenzweig Managing Director, PHYSIC Ventures LLC
Joel Solomon President and CEO, Renewal Partners

Description
Many professionals understand the importance of an allocation to alternative assets, but few know the details of how social and environmental funds work on the ground. Three seasoned fund managers known for maximizing social impact give attendees a look under the hood at high impact venture funds, giving examples of real deals, structures, successes and failures.