Our policies and statements

Diversity and inclusion – an update on progress

Diversity is an integral part of sustainable development and has always been important to us as investors, employers and as members of society.

16 Jul 2024

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Climate change statement

We launched our first sustainable investment fund in 2005, believing all companies must adapt to a carbon-constrained world. Our conviction and the urgency of the carbon-reduction challenge remain strong.

05 Aug 2022

Proxy Voting Policy and Guidelines

We believe judgement is a better guide to voting than a rules-based approach. Our voting policy is based on a parsimonious set of principles and key considerations that in our judgement are likely to be applicable to all companies in the vast majority of circumstances.

16 Mar 2022

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Our position on harmful and controversial products and services

We invest in the shares of high quality companies that are well positioned to contribute to, and benefit from, sustainable development.

30 Sep 2021

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Diversity statement

Diversity is an integral part of sustainable development and is important to us as investors, employers and as members of society.

09 Sep 2021

Why climate change measures do not make sense, and how we can fix them

If asked to list climate change solutions, many of us would start with renewable energy. It is obviously a key one given the use of fossil fuels for energy is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally.

16 Sep 2020

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