-- A CEO Roundtable on Industry Trends;
-- A Banking Sector panel focused on Sustainable Global Finance;
-- A session on Philanthropy and Mission-Related Investing;
-- An expert panel on the Sub-Prime Mortgage Situation;
-- A roundtable discussion with International SRI Industry Leaders;
-- A discussion about how wise management of environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) issues can reduce risk and position companies to excel
over the long term; and
-- A Special Session that will focus specifically on the global financial
crisis.
"This is a unique opportunity for SRI leaders to strategize on integrating
the principles of socially and environmentally responsible investing --
such as responsible corporate governance -- into the nation's financial
infrastructure moving forward," said Lisa Woll, Chief Executive Officer of
the Social Investment Forum (SIF).
SRI in the Rockies, a collaboration between First Affirmative Financial
Network and the Social
Investment Forum, is the premier annual conference for the sustainable
and responsible investment (SRI) industry in North America.
"The financial crisis has put a spotlight on some of the worst practices on
Wall Street, many of which socially conscious investors have worked to
remedy over the years," said George R. Gay, CEO of First Affirmative
Financial Network and a Director of the Social Investment Forum. "We
believe that a more socially responsible approach to investing can -- and
should -- play a role in helping to transform the investing world."
SRI in the Rockies takes place against the backdrop of an industry that
continues to expand rapidly. According to the SIF's "2007 Trends
Report," nearly one out of every nine dollars under professional
management in the U.S. in 2007 was involved in SRI. From 2005-2007, SRI
assets increased more than 18 percent while the broader universe of
professionally managed assets expanded less than 3 percent.
About the Social Investment Forum (SIF)
SIF is the U.S. membership association dedicated to advancing the concept,
practice, and growth of socially
and environmentally responsible investing. SIF members integrate
economic, environmental, social, and governance factors into their
investment decisions. SIF membership includes more than 500 social
investment practitioners and institutions, including financial
professionals, analysts, portfolio managers, banks, mutual funds,
researchers, foundations, community development organizations, and public
educators. More information about the Forum, including the "2007 Report on
Socially Responsible Investing Trends in the United States," is available
at www.socialinvest.org.
About First Affirmative
First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC (www.FirstAffirmative.com) is an
independent fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (SEC File #801-5687).
The company, which manages about $700 million in client portfolios, offers
consulting and asset management services through a nationwide network of
investment professionals who specialize in serving socially conscious
investors. First Affirmative produces the annual SRI in the Rockies
Conference (www.SRIintheRockies.com), the
premier conference for the sustainable and responsible investment industry
in North America.
Registration and Sponsorships
To register to attend the conference, go to
www.sriintherockies.com/register.jsp. For assistance with registration and
sponsorships, please contact Krystala Kalil at 303-442-4463 /
krystala@SRIintheRockies.com.
Contact Information: Media Contacts: Morrison Shafroth for First Affirmative and SRI in the Rockies 720-470-3653 mshafroth@csg-pr.com Rachel MacKnight for the Social Investment Forum 202-872-5359 rmacknight@socialinvest.org