Responsible Investment Network – Universities
Universities supporting each other to align their investments with their institutional values
Universities are a pillar of UK society – and huge investors in our economy. They face the challenge of maintaining stable endowment returns while also aligning those endowments with their institutional values.
To address this challenge, universities and higher education colleges have come together under the Responsible Investment Network – Universities (RINU). Through the network they develop and share knowledge, build a community of practice, and work together to champion social and responsible investment. Members aim to align their investments with their values as institutions and thus achieve positive, cost effective change in the world by working collaboratively. ShareAction delivers this network, with support from Big Society Capital on social/impact investment, and from SOS-UK on stakeholder engagement.
The network supports universities to:
NETWORK
Achieve positive, cost effective change by working collaboratively and developing and sharing best practice.
LEARN
Draw on bespoke research to develop skills and knowledge as social and responsible investors.
ADVOCATE
Engage asset managers, advisors, policy-makers and investee companies on a broad range of environmental, social and governance issues.
ENGAGE
Take part in consultations and workshops on social and responsible investment strategy for the wider university population.
Membership benefits
One-to-one support from the RINU secretariat on social and responsible investment;
Peer learning and networking opportunities through our members platform;
Detailed and digestible research on emerging responsible investment themes and about asset manager performance;
Access to bespoke events and collaborative engagement opportunities which form an annual work plan;
Tailored workshops and consultation for your students, staff and other stakeholders on responsible investment.
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Become a member today
Fill out the below form and one of our team will get in touch with more information about our membership options. For any questions, you can also email emma.robertson@shareaction.org.
Current members
University of Cambridge
University of Edinburgh
Imperial College London
University of Leeds
University of Aberdeen
Jesus College, Cambridge
St John’s College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
St Anne’s College, Oxford