Sustainability / ESG Message
Daniel Giam (Jun Wei)
President, Head of Sustainability and ESG
E: junwei.giam@monashmsmf.org
L: Linkedin
At MSMF, we recognise our pivotal role in shaping the future by serving as a crucial bridge between tertiary education and the professional world. As the first stepping stone in our students' careers, we carry the responsibility of not only preparing them for the workforce but also instilling in them a deep awareness of sustainability and what it means to be a responsible investor.
We believe that fostering a culture of sustainability through our programs and practices is essential for empowering the next generation to contribute meaningfully by embedding these values in our graduates, we aim to create leaders who will drive positive change and ensure their contributions in a more sustainable world.
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Contributions:
Fiduciary Duty to Monash University
MSMF recognises that ethical investment methods not only align with Monash University's values, but also protect the institution's long-term financial interests and reputation. By incorporating ESG considerations and actively enforcing our Socially Responsible Investment Policy into our investment decision-making process, we mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities that are consistent with the university's sustainability values. This strategy not only fulfils our fiduciary duty, but it also demonstrates our dedication to Monash University's purpose of academic excellence and societal impact.
Addressing Climate Change
MSMF endorses the IPCC's findings and supports the Paris Agreement[1] to limit global warming to below 2°C by 2050, transitioning the economy to net zero. Climate change is a key investment thematic with material social and economic threats and opportunities to investment teams while they prepare their investment research. We are cognisant that achieving net zero emissions by 2050 requires coordinated action from all parties, including investors, private business, and government globally. Hence MSMF’s fiduciary obligation is to act in the best financial interests of our investor, Monash University. And so, the ESG team undertakes research and engagement to better understand the possible impact of climate risks and encourage investment teams to select investment in companies that take action to mitigate them.
[1] The Paris Agreement | https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris agreement
Governance at our core
As a student-led organisation, we are required to uphold ourselves at a higher scrutiny by our stakeholders and the community as our actions reflect the wider student community. Therefore, we require that our members follow strict compliance with out Code of Conduct and act on transparency and sound business practices.
Fostering a vibrant community through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
“Sustainability and ESG practices are embedded into the spine of MSMF, our responsibility to develop a new generation of graduates with a responsible investor mindset is what drives me to continuously innovate and develop programs that translate industry sustainability practices to students at MSMF and the wider student population at Monash University.”
ESG Department Founding Team.
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