New Business arrangements

The main SRI advisory business of Claros Consulting has been transferred to Rathbone Greenbank Invesments.

Pension funds, charities and other institutional investors seeking advice on SRI should contact:

Mark Mansley
Rathbone Greenbank Investments
Prince House, Prince St
Bristol BS1 4PS
0117 930 3000
Email us: mark.mansley@rathbones.com

Web: www.rathbonegreenbank.com

Claros has limited capacity in two areas

- We are able to provide limited consulting and advice to NGOs and charities on aspects such as how the financial markets work, financial analysis of selected companies and projects, or information on best practice in SRI.

- We are able to take on positions such as expert advisors or non executive director if appropriate and they do not create conflicts of interest.

Email us: info@claros.co.uk

For governments and policy makers

Examples of our work

For pension funds, foundations and institutional investors:

  • Advice on incorporating ethical, social and environmental issues into investment strategy, including potential performance and risk impact.
  • Analysis of the social and environmental capabilities of fund managers.
  • Guidance on corporate governance and engagement strategies.
  • Detailed analysis of key areas: generic approaches such as "universal investing"; specific issues; new investment classes; risk implications etc.

For fund managers:

  • Advice on SRI fund structuring and investment strategy, including internal processes, auditing and reporting.
  • Recommendations on SRI marketing and product differentiation.
  • Advice appropriate and cost effective SRI research methodologies.
  • Bespoke in-depth financial and environmental/social analysis on companies, sectors and issues.

For financial institutions:

  • Development and implementation of corporate social responsibility programmes.
  • Peer group benchmarking analysis of financial sector CSR initiatives, SRI investor sector concerns etc.
  • Identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing existing activities.
  • Communication of CSR strategies.

For corporations:

  • Risk analysis of social and environmental issues.
  • Analysis of corporate social responsibility programmes and identification of financial benefits.
  • Advice on the information needs of, and communication with, socially responsible investors and researchers.
  • Information on socially responsible investors as a source of financing.

For governments and policy makers:

  • Analysis of the financial market's impact on social and environmental issues, including understanding the role of SRI and corporate governance.
  • Guidance on working with investors to achieve policy objectives, e.g. developing useful CSR indicators.
  • Developing policy recommendations and actions to enhance the contribution of financial markets to sustainable development.

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