The upcoming Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) in Edinburgh, UK will play host to discussions on mainstreaming sustainability-focused investment practices.

Global experts from key organizations such as Nordea Asset Management, Standard Life Investments, MSCI, Arabesque Asset Management will demonstrate how incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) into investment practices can potentially improve performance while at the same time benefiting society at large.

At GEFF 2015, leaders from both emerging and developed markets will showcase thought leadership and case studies. Furthermore, ESG screens and risk mitigation will be discussed in detail by leading experts.

At the Church Commissioners we believe that the way in which we invest is part of the witness and mission of the Church of England,” said Edward Mason, head of Responsible Investment, Church Commissioners for England.

“At GEFF I'll present our comprehensive approach to responsible investment which has consistently delivered strong investment returns in a way that is in line with our values."

Research performed by the University of Oxford and Arabesque Asset Management looked at 190 empirical research studies.  Ninety per cent of the studies found that “sound sustainability standards lower the cost of capital”; whereas 88 per cent found that solid ESG practices translated into “better operational performance of firms”.

GEFF 2015 will take place on September 1 and 2 at the historic Balmoral Hotel in downtown Edinburgh, one of Europe’s cultural and literary capitals. – TradeArabia News Service