Perennial Smaller Companies Sustainable Future Trust Certified by RIAA’s Responsible Investment Certification Program
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has added the Perennial Smaller Companies Sustainable Future Trust to their Responsible Returns website after passing its rigorous certification process.
The Responsible Investment Certification Program is the leading initiative for distinguishing quality responsible, ethical and impact investment products in Australia and New Zealand. The Certification Symbol signifies that the product has implemented an investment style and process that systematically takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations and this process reliability has been verified by an external party.
RIAA manages the world’s first certification program for providers of responsible investment products and services to help investors make informed choices regarding investment opportunities that take into account environmental, social, ethical and governance considerations as well as financial returns.
As part of this process, RIAA assessed the Sustainable Future Trust’s operational and disclosure requirements, publicly available data, investment process, ESG integration, exclusions, positive screens and returns.
We are proud to be able to display the RIAA Certification Symbol as recognition of our leading responsible investment product.
The Perennial Smaller Companies Sustainable Future Trust has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia according to the strict operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details.1
You can find The Sustainable Future Trust on the Responsible Returns website here.
1.The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product advice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.
Disclaimer: Please note that these are the views of the writer and not necessarily the views of Perennial. This article does not take into account your investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation.
Perennial Investment Management Limited is the responsible entity for the funds mentioned in this article. Potential investors should consider the product disclosure statement of the fund mentioned in this article before deciding whether to invest, or continue to invest, in the fund. The product disclosure statement and more can be found on Our Trusts page.
