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20 August 2009Martin Currie signs UN Principles for Responsible InvestmentMartin Currie has become a signatory to the
United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, a set of voluntary best-practice disciplines for asset owners and investment managers.
| UN Principles for Responsible Investment |
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| Signatories commit to: |
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Incorporate ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes. |
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Be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices. |
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Seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest. |
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Promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry. |
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Work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles. |
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Report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles. |
| For more details visit www.unpri.org/principles |
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Commenting,
James Gifford, Executive Director of the UN PRI Secretariat, said:
"We welcome Martin Currie's adoption of the Principles. They are part of a growing force within the investment community that acknowledges the material impact of considering environmental, social and corporate governance ('ESG') issues within investment decision-making and ownership practices."
Tim Hall, managing director of Martin Currie's investment team, said:
"We are delighted to have adopted the Principles, and look forward to becoming an active participant in the global network of signatories. Our investment team has long recognised the importance of a wide range of ESG factors when researching companies. We now want to incorporate these more systematically into our analysis. Our desire to add value for the clients who entrust us with their assets sits at the heart of our commitment to these principles."
