ADAM VERWEY

Tasmanians have the opportunity to hear James Thier discuss ethical investment and climate change at seminars to be held next week.

Media Release

Ethical investment and climate change expert to speak in Tasmania

Tasmanians have the opportunity to hear James Thier discuss ethical investment and climate change at seminars to be held next week.

Changing your investments and superannuation to an ethical fund manager is one of the most important ways individuals can make real, positive change in the fight against climate change and a range of other environmental and social issues. More Australians are taking this message on board with the amount of money invested in ethically managed funds increasing from $325 million in 2000 to $17.62 billion in 2008.

“Ethical investment is about making sure you know what your money is doing. If you’re making personal efforts to reduce your water and energy use, taking public transport and recycling, then your money should be working to make a positive difference too”, James Thier said.

Ethical investment not only plays an important role in helping fight climate change and providing for a just society but can also be financially rewarding. Ethical and sustainable managed funds continue to equal or outperform mainstream funds over extended periods.

James Thier is a founding director of Australian Ethical Investment and Superannuation. He has helped the company grow from an idealistic concept 22 years ago to now managing more than $530 million on behalf of 18 000 investors and super members across Australia. James is also a Churchill Fellow, having recently travelled to the US and Europe to research shareholder advocacy.

Ethical Investment and Climate Change Seminars

6:00pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday 12 May

Merino Room, The Old Woolstore

1 Macquarie Street, Hobart

6:00pm to 7:30pm, Thursday 14 May

Tram Room 28

Tram Shed Function Centre

4 Invermay Road, Launceston

RSVPs for the seminars can be sent to [email protected] or by phoning 02 6201 1926.

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For further information or comment please contact:

James Thier Executive Director, Australian Ethical Investment

Phone: 0410 442 701 or 02 9389 6161

James is happy to be interviewed regarding the seminars or about ethical investment in general.

Adam Verwey

Marketing and Business Development Officer

Australian Ethical Investment

Phone 02 6201 1926

Email [email protected]

www.austethical.com.au