Programme updates
UK: Norwich Union sponsors National Ethical Investment Week
Date: 16 May 2008
Norwich Union has underlined its commitment to sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) by being a lead sponsor of the first "National Ethical Investment Week" from 18-24 May 2008.
Organised by the UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF), the non-profit ethical investment membership body, the week will aim to encourage everyone to consider green and ethical options for their investments.
James Dalby, fund development manager, Norwich Union, said: "There are many myths surrounding green and ethical investing. One example is ‘Any company can put a green hat on and claim it is adopting green principles'. This is generally untrue and the National Ethical Investment Week will help to bust this and other common myths surrounding this growing area."
National Ethical Investment Week will build on the soaring demand for green and ethical investments. It will also look to tap into the interest in greener living that has already seen awareness and sales of fair-trade goods doubling over two years and more than one in two of us now buying organic fruit and vegetables.
The week will provide ideas and support, including high-quality promotional materials and a central PR campaign to back up local activities.
For further information on National Ethical Investment Week visit www.neiw.org.
