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Ethical Investment Library

Welcome to our Ethical Investment Library. Here you will find topical discussion papers, Christian Super’s publications and media releases in relation to Ethical Investment, as well as other resources.

We hope you find the material in the library useful. The library will be dynamic - we will add to it as further resources and relevant articles become available.

Christian Super Publications

Topical Discussion Papers

Christian Super prepares discussion papers and summary position statements on each of the issues which it considers in relation to the Fund’s investments. These will be published as they become available.

We seek feedback on our discussion papers from members. Discussion Papers are reviewed annually. If you would like to have input either into an existing policy, a future policy, or an area of policy development, please contact the National Office.

Current completed policies are available in relation to:

Alcohol Last update 22 November 2007
Climate Change Last update 21 November 2007
Fast Food Last update 19 May 2006
Stem Cell Research Last update 8 October 2007
Uranium Last update 25 August 2006
Waste Stewardship Currently being updated
Weapons Last update 7 February 2008

Topics for policy development for the Ethics Committee in 2008 are Consumer Debt, Gambling, International Issues, Marketing, Tobacco and Water Stewardship.

Christian Super Ethical Investment Policies

Christian Super Ethical Charter - Our Ethical Framework governs the way that the Fund invests and makes ethical investment decisions.
Christian Super Ethical Framework - Gordon Preece (62kB) (Nov 2005)
Gordon develops a biblical model for how Christian Super puts its ethics into practice through its investments.
Mind the Moral Gap - Gordon Preece (31kB) (Nov 2005)
Gordon explores a variety of ethical frameworks and concludes that what is needed is a relational ethical framework.
Philosophical Ethical Framework - Gordon Preece (57kB) (Nov 2005)
An expanded discussion on ethical frameworks, and how our relationship with God and our relationships with others can be seen as an important principle in ethical investing.
Trustee Perspective - Mark Spencer (20kB) (Nov 2005)
Mark talks about how he believes it’s time for the Fund to make a difference.
Trustee Perspective - Tony Deenick (21kB) (Nov 2005)
Tony explores what makes Christian Super Christian.
Member News(page 3) - Tony Deenick (376kB) (April 07)
Tony provides insight onto Chrisitan Super’s approach to Ethics.

If you see something which you find interesting relating to ethical investments, you have questions which aren’t answered here, or you wish to contribute to the library, please contact our National Office (or email direct).

Christian Super ResourcesAdditional Resources

Christian Super Screening Process
Our Screening Process governs the processes we use in implementing the Fund’s Ethical Investments.
Christian Super Screening Policy
Our Screening Policy governs the process that we use for examining broader issues and determining what is appropriate for inclusion in the Fund’s investments.
Christian Super Topical Position Papers
With relation to each issue discussed, Christian Super prepares a position paper, outlining our position and rationale for that position.
Christian Super Ethical Extra (330kB)
This newsletter, issued to all members in November 2005, addresses some of the issues involved in the implementation of the Fund’s move to fully Ethical Investments.

Media Resources

Other Resources

A Guide to Ethical Investing - Australian Stock Exchange
Roger Green helps investors to understand how they can take ethical considerations into account (non-superannuation).

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Ethical Investment and Other Links

You may find the following links helpful. Please note that not all of these groups are Christian organisations, and Christian Super does not necessarily endorse the groups or their opinions.

Christian Super Memberships

Christian Super is a member of the following organisations.

Responsible Investment Association of Australasia
The RIAA promotes the concept and practice of Sustainable Responsible Investing in Australia. It aims to help individuals and organisations to learn more about how they can become socially responsible investors.

UN Principles for Responsible Investment
Christian Super is a founding signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, a project of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative.

Ethical Investment Groups

Australian Ethical Investment (Australia)
Centre for Australian Ethical Research (Australia)
Christian Ethical Investment Group (UK)
Ethical Investing (USA)
Ethical Investment Research Service (UK)
Ethical Investment Services (Australia)
Ethical Investors Group (UK)
The Intelligent Investor (Australia)

Ethical Investment Consultants

SustainTech (Australia)

Publications

Ethical Investor Magazine (Australia)
Ethical Investor Magazine is a subscription magazine, although some news headlines and other information are available free of charge.

Sustainability Reporter (Australia)
Sustainability Reporter is a project to attempt to obtain sustainability information on all ASX 300 companies. Only 9 company reports are currently available, and it has been some time since the site has been updated.