How We Invest
Making a Difference
Christian Super seeks to invest in a way that makes a difference. We do this by avoiding investment in companies that are involved in negative activities, but we also seek to invest in ways that invest back into the community. We are constantly seeking new ways to invest in a way that promotes sustainable and responsible, ethical growth.
You may wish to look at our Ethically Directed Investments Charter. More information about the way we implement Ethical Investments across the Fund can be found in our Ethical Investments Library.
Direct Christian Investments
We are actively looking for opportunities to invest directly in Christian projects while continuing to obtain strong returns. This may be through providing finance, or partnering with a Christian organisation to expand and grow their ministry. If you are aware of any such opportunities, please contact our National Office.
Positive Investments
Macquarie Clean Technology Fund
We have committed a substantial portion of our Alternative Assets to a Clean Technology Fund. This fund seeks to invest in companies or projects that are using clean technology or increasing efficiency. These projects include:
(Through Carlyle/Riverstone Renewable Fund I)
- Lake County, USA - An operational geothermal power plant, producing clean energy through steam produced from hot rocks. (Bottle Rock Power)
- North Carolina, USA - converting coal power generation to biomass power generation. (Coastal Carolina Clean Power)
- Ontario, Canada - Retrofitting an existing corn startch mill to produce corn-based ethanol for cleaner fuel. (Collingwood Ethanol)
- Teeside, UK - Construction of a wheat-based ethanol production facility. (Ensus Ethanol)
- Houston and New Orleans, USA - construction of biodiesel production facilities. (Green Earth Fuels)
(Through RockPort Capital Fund II)
- Aspen Aerosols - producing better products for insulation and fire protection. (Aspen Aerosols)
- EcoSmart - producing pesticides from natural plant oils. (EcoSmart)
- Hycrete - producing more efficient construction materials. (Hycrete)
- HydroPoint - conserving water through efficient weather forecasting and irrigation. (HydroPoint)
- ISE - developing hybrid car systems and fuel cell technologies. (ISE)
- Practical Instruments - enhancing existing solar power technologies. (Practical Instruments).
- Southwest Windpower - the world’s leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, lowering costs for wind power generation. (Southwest Windpower)
(Through HG Capital Renewable Power Fund I)
- County Donegal, Ireland - wind farm under construction at Sorne Hill. (Sorne Wind - still under construction)
- Denbighshire, Wales - completed wind farm at Tir Mostyn in North Wales. (Tir Mostyn)
- Wind Direct - installing and operating wind turbines at industrial sites in the UK. (Wind Direct)
Portfolio Partners Australian Long/Short Sustainability Trust
We have provided seed funding for an Australian Sustainability Trust. This invests in Australian companies, with an emphasis on those companies that are providing substantial environmental or community benefit.
Eureka Core Property Fund
The Eureka Fund invests in a variety of properties and seeks to improve their environmental performance. This is achieved through reducing waste and increasing efficiency of water and energy use.