Christian Super's Awards

Christian Super is gaining profile both in the Christian and secular forums, and as such has been awarded the following:

Christian Super won the Best Green Super Fund award from Money Magazine. Announced in the magazine's annual 'Best of the Best' edition, the award recognises Christian Super's commitment to investing along ethical and environmental lines. "Winning this award is great recognition from the ethical investment community that our Fund encompasses values-based decision making, sustainable principles and good outcomes for our members," said Christian Super CEO, Peter Murphy.

Of more than 350 superannuation products extensively analysed, SuperRatings have awarded Christian Super a Gold Rating.

SuperRatings, an independent researcher in the superannuation industry, introduced the Infinity Award in 2008 to recognise the fund that best demonstrated a commitment to its environmental and ethical responsibilities.

Christian Super was awarded the Infinity Award for 2010 at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees National Conference for major industry super funds.

In receiving the award, Peter Murphy CEO, quoted the reformer John Wesley, "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places that you can, at all the times you can, as long as you can."

Christian Super was ranked number 2 by the Climate Change Investment Initiative run by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees from the 32 participating funds with over $300 million under management.

"Christian Super is doing an outstanding job in building this capability and mitigating the material risks for its members," said Julian Poulter, Director of the Climate Institute.

Peter Murphy, CEO said, "That we were ranked second is great confirmation that our sustainable and ethical investment strategy is right on target. As Christians, we believe we need to be good stewards of God's creation. The risks associated with climate change, especially for the poor and disadvantaged, have compelled us to seriously examine this issue and take action."

Christian Super won the Sustainable Super Fund of the Year award at the 8th Australian Sustainability Awards presented by Ethical Investor on 8 December 2008.

Making the award, Dr Caroline Noller, Head of Corporate Responsibility at GPT Group, said:

‘(Christian Super) has embraced the principles of ethical investment more than any other in Australia, and in a way that establishes alignment with the values represented by its industry. It was the first industry super fund to decide that putting all its money into ethical investments was not at odds with its fiduciary duty to maximise returns.’

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Disclosure:

Christian Super has been certified by RIAA according to the strict disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsibleinvestment.org for details.