Generation Investment Management

Generation Investment Management is a London based investment firm which has been set up to tap growing demand for an investment style that blends traditional equity research with a focus on other factors such as social and environmental responsibility and corporate governance.

Related Topics:
London - Investment style

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Al Gore is chairman of Generation Investment, with David Blood — previously chief executive of Goldman Sachs Asset Management — as managing partner.

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Al Gore - David Blood - Goldman Sachs

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The November 2004 press release announcing the launch of the firm included the following quote from Gore:

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:I'm delighted to join David Blood in founding this firm. The issue of sustainability has always been a passion of mine. Helping to establish the competitive business advantages of sustainability in an investment context with this exceptional team is a very exciting challenge.

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:Transparency, innovation, eco-efficiency, investing in the community, nurturing and motivating employees, managing long-term risks, and embracing long-term opportunities are integral parts of a company's enduring capability to create value. Business leaders who align their business strategy and technical development with sustainability and social accountability will deliver superior long-term results to shareholders.

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The firm, established as a private partnership, will be based in London and also has offices in Washington, D.C.. It is due to start running client money by the second half of 2005.

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Washington, D.C. - 2005

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