The SRI Conference
The SRI Conference is the annual national conference of the sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) industry. The conference was founded in 1990 by George R. Gay, and has grown from 45 to over 1,200 participants. Attendees include investment professionals in the SRI industry: licensed investment professionals, SRI mutual fund companies, asset managers, community development financial institutions, social research and proxy voting organizations, faith-based institutional investors, and social change non-profits. Agenda. The SRI Conference agenda is divided into four tracks: ESG Integration/Portfolio Management, Impact Investing, Shareowner Engagement, and Practice Management for Financial Planners and Investment  Advisors. Location. The SRI Conference, formerly SRI in the Rockies, convenes throughout the United States, and occasionally in Canada. Carbon Offsets. The SRI Conference, formerly SRI in the Rockies, purchases carbon offsets to cover meeting and lodging room space and staff travel. NativeEnergy has been the carbon offset provider since 2006, providing support to alternative energy projects on Native American lands and elsewhere. Conference Venue Requirements. The SRI Conference requires prospective venues to complete the Best Practice Survey of the Green Hotel Initiative. In addition, selection criteria include a review of the venue’s environmental practices, the property’s carbon  footprint, availability of locally grown and/or organic food products, access to public transportation, recycling practices, and cultural sensitivity to Native American or First Nations images, language, and cultural or religious sites. Conference Producers. The SRI Conference is produced by First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC. The company, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an Independent Registered Investment Advisor.