THE 6th China Social Investment Forum (SIF) Annual Conference was held in Futian on Dec. 4, focusing on how to use the compulsory disclosure of information for environment, social and corporate governance to improve the value of listed companies. He Jie, vice head of Futian’s district government, said that Shenzhen, especially Futian, has attracted many important financial institutions and enjoys the advantage of developing “green” finance. The district will create a “green” finance innovation center and build up an influential investment highland through the “finance plus environment” and “finance plus society” model. According to He, the district is carrying forward a number of measures, such as pushing ahead with the social impact fund, encouraging financial institutions in the district to join international initiatives like Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), studying and releasing social impact bonds, and facilitating international exchange and cooperation. China SIF, established in Beijing in 2012, is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the concept of responsible investment, encourage “green” finance and facilitate the sustainable development of China’s capital market. (Chen Xiaochun) | 