INVESTING FOR A BETTER WORLD
We invest your money in companies and funds which work to protect the environment and tackle society’s biggest issues. And all without compromising your potential returns.
Best Wealth Manager, UK for ESG – WealthBriefing European Awards 2021
Multi-Asset Manager of the Year and ESG Multi-Asset Fund of the Year – Sustainable Investment Awards 2021
Responsible investing award winner – WealthBriefing European Awards 2021
shareholder power
We are proud to have used our power and influence as shareholders to encourage the companies in which we invest to operate in better ways.
We vote for change when necessary at shareholder meetings, and work with companies to help address any issues. We do this in partnership with leading responsible investing group EOS at Federated Hermes.
fighting climate change
We believe the battle against climate change is particularly urgent, and is as dangerous to the global financial system as it is to the environment. We address it in our clients’ investments in a number of ways, including:
STRICT CARBON REDUCTION TARGETS
We've set two targets to reduce how much carbon comes from the companies in our client portfolios and funds:
- 25% reduction on equity holdings by end 2021
- 50% reduction on all holdings by end 2030
In 2020 we reduced the carbon intensity of the equity holdings in our funds and discretionary portfolios by 26% on average.
We’ve set two targets to reduce how much carbon comes from the companies in our client portfolios and funds:
- 25% reduction on equity holdings by end 2021
- 50% reduction on all holdings by end 2030
In 2020 we reduced the carbon intensity of the equity holdings in our funds and discretionary portfolios by 26% on average.
our principles and policies
Find out more about our approach to responsible investing, tackling climate change, voting and engagement, and exclusions.
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