Helga Birgden Global Sustainable Investment Chairperson, Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited Based in Melbourne, Australia, Birgden leads the global Responsible Investment team within the Mercer Investments business.
HELGA BIRGDEN , KAREN LOCKRIDGE | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2015 Imagine the investable universe could be examined through a telescope. The simplest scope might give you a better view of the more obvious risks and opportunities out there on your investment time horizon. Just as an astronomer needs to see farther ... Read more HELGA BIRGDEN | SUNDAY, 4 AUG 2013 Mercer's Helga Birgden looks at how asset managers and pension funds are tackling the risks associated with climate change. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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