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Military Coverage: where does it fit in?. Victoria Woodbridge Head of Business Development. EIRIS – who are we?. Independent Research Provider – transparency is key Operating for 27 years, owned by EIRIS Foundation Research c. 3,000 companies worldwide
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Military Coverage:where does it fit in? Victoria Woodbridge Head of Business Development
EIRIS – who are we? • Independent Research Provider – transparency is key • Operating for 27 years, owned by EIRIS Foundation • Research c.3,000 companies worldwide • Controversial Weapons Product covers 9,000 companies globally • Covering over 300 research areas, Environmental, Social & Governance related • Robust and transparent methodology – assessing risk, identifying opportunities and screening facilitation • PRI signatory • Trusted data, partner of choice for retail funds, pension funds, pension fund managers, charities, charity fund managers, governments, stock exchanges, wealth managers….
Controversial Weapons Product Controversial weapons Those which are regarded by many as being indiscriminate, or against International Conventions, as they have such a negative effect particularly on civilians These include Antipersonnel Landmines (APMs); Biological Weapons; Chemical Weapons; Cluster Munitions; Depleted Uranium Weapons; Incendiary Weapons; Laser Blinding Weapons; Nuclear Weapons Coverage 9,000 companies covering a number of Stock Exchange Indices Content Lists companies identified by our specialist military researchers as involved in each particular controversial weapon type, with details and sources also included Service provided quarterly with updates
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