Ethical & Socially Responsible Investment Policy As a university we value the following: the highest academic and professional standards, social, cultural and economic obligation, environmental sustainability, diversity, equality of opportunity, integrity and leadership. We value sound financial management as a means of securing our academic activity and taking control of our own destiny. The University wishes to make financial investments in ways that are consistent with the purpose and values of the University. Therefore the University will not knowingly invest in companies whose activities are inconsistent with the purpose and values of the University. The University will avoid investments in businesses that benefit from practices which directly pose a risk of serious harm to individuals, groups or the environment. Daniel Dempsey November 2011