EIRIS has over 200 clients globally, from institutional investors to retail funds, stock exchanges, private client brokers, and charities. EIRIS' sector-based research teams provide in-depth coverage of around 3,500 companies globally, covering over 110 different environmental, social, and governance areas. EIRIS' mission is to develop the market in ways that benefit investors, asset managers, and the wider world.
“The Ombea data has highlighted areas EIRIS might explore further, as we continue to empower responsible investment in the future.”
Virginia Jennings, Communications & Events Coordinator, EIRIS
EIRIS celebrated its 30th anniversary of empowering responsible investment. The celebration, held in London, was designed to encourage delegates to consider the challenges and opportunities facing companies and investors over the next 30 years.
EIRIS wanted to ensure that their 30th anniversary conference was engaging and kept attendees focused.
EIRIS used OMBEA's voting technology to weave questions into the panel debates. The instant results from OMBEA enabled the panellists to provide context to their arguments, highlighting the contrasts and similarities between their views and those of the audience.
The event also used social media, specifically Twitter, to keep remote individuals involved by tweeting key discussion points as they evolved. The instant results from OMBEA's voting questions were well-suited to streaming through Twitter, with people showing interest in the votes and resulting in further social engagement throughout the day.
EIRIS' Communications & Events Coordinator, Virginia Jennings, was impressed by OMBEA's contribution to the event. She explained, "Our challenge was to explore some really complex topics while keeping the whole group focused. OMBEA voting technology seemed like a great way to get this balance right."
The reports generated by OMBEA's voting may go on to help steer EIRIS' future development. The questions were designed to seek delegate views on what they thought was important and guide EIRIS as they reflect on how to continue empowering responsible investment in the future. Virginia Jennings describes the potential impact of the voting data: "The votes have highlighted some areas EIRIS might explore further, as we continue to empower responsible investment in the future."
Overall, EIRIS' 30th Anniversary Responsible Investment Celebration successfully charted the path ahead for responsible investment, with OMBEA's voting technology playing a key role in engaging delegates and providing valuable insights for EIRIS' future development.
