Investing for sustainable outcomes
We view our role in the investment chain with a straightforward clarity of purpose. As asset managers, aligning the long-term investment horizons of our clients’ capital with companies that will use that capital to create sustainable value is our ultimate fiduciary duty.
For many years, our stewardship activities have benefited our clients through three interconnecting qualities:
We believe in working towards a more sustainable investment environment that can better deliver long-term value creation for our clients.
Awarded the highest possible (A+) rating by the PRI* across all three categories.
Extensive collaboration with International Integrated Reporting Council and UK Financial Reporting Council.
Research and thought leadership shared with clients and industry.
*PRI – Principles for Responsible Investment. Engagement and voting activity is for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018.
ESG analysis is fully embedded into every aspect of our investment process.
Integration carried out by the portfolio managers who know the companies best.
Implementation overseen by David Sheasby, Head of Stewardship and ESG.
Extensive engagement and voting activity on behalf of our clients.
Leveraging our multi-decade experience in sustainable investing enhances our conviction building and our engagement.
Signatory to Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2009.
Tier-1 ranking by the FRC for our statement of compliance with the UK Stewardship Code.
Member of International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN).
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Stewardship Annual Report 2020
The Power of Engagement
Active ownership with an integrated ESG-focus delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients.
Latest insights
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Stewardship Annual Report 2020
We can help create long-term sustainable value for our clients by using one of our most powerful tools – engagement.
- Date published
- 26 Apr 2020
- Tag
- Stewardship & ESG
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Global Emerging Markets - Through the ESG lens
Emerging markets have made great strides when it comes to ESG over the years, and there is now a constellation of companies which can go head to head with their developed-market peers.
- Date published
- 1 Apr 2020
- Tag
- Emerging Markets
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Our Global Long-Term Unconstrained ESG Integration
In the paper, Zed explains how ESG is integrated throughout the investment process. From determining which stocks progress to in-depth fundamental research, the usage of their proprietary ESG risk scoring system and finally how analysis of ESG exposures helps determines the overall portfolio shape.
- Date published
- 22 Jan 2020
- Tag
- Global Long-Term Unconstrained