Jupiter Asset Management Limited has appointed Ed Blamey as Research Manager, SRI.

In this newly-created role, Ed will manage the Green and Socially Responsible Investment research function, working with the other research analysts in the team to support Jupiter's fund managers and its business development activities.  This will involve managing Jupiter's SRI research processes and engaging with companies on sustainability issues.

Ed has 12 years' experience working in the field of sustainability, most recently at Interface Inc, where he worked as European Sustainability Director for four years. Before that he worked as UK Environmental Affairs Manager at Toyota (GB) for five years. He has also held positions at the Countryside Recreation Network and at the Cardiff Planning School.

Emma Howard Boyd, Head of SRI and Corporate Governance at Jupiter, said: "Green issues have moved up the corporate agenda in the UK in the past two years and companies are increasingly keen to demonstrate their green credentials. Our research requirements have grown substantially as a result and we are delighted to have appointed an individual with Ed's expertise to help develop our capabilities in this area."

Ed Blamey said: "Jupiter has a tremendous long term track record in green investment and positive engagement with companies. I am delighted to be joining such a well-respected business."

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