Partnerships and industry initiatives 

Partnerships and industry initiatives 

Information about the wide range of organisations, initiatives and industry bodies we support.

In addition to collaborative engagements, we support a wide range of organisations, initiatives and industry bodies that contribute to the development of industry standards and improve best practice. 

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Governance

ATM is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to stimulate and guide the pharmaceutical industry to do more for people living in low- and middle-income countries.

We are a supporter of ATM and use their research as part of our investment analysis. 

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The India Plastics Pact (IPP), managed by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, is a joint initiative that brings together businesses across the plastic products lifecycle to tackle plastic pollution. Through Stewart Investors funding, WRAP supports the CII team running the India Plastics Pact offering regular technical advice and guidance to help ensure the pact’s success. India’s packaging market is dominated by films and flexible materials, which make up about 75% of the market. These are often made from multiple materials, making recycling difficult. To help the IPP’s goals, a trial project aims to shift from complex, multi-material plastic packaging to more recyclable alternatives. WRAP, in partnership with CII and funding from Stewart Investors, will manage the trials, offer technical expertise, and share the results to encourage broader adoption of recyclable packaging in India.

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Founded in 2014, Project Drawdown is a non-profit organisation that seeks to help the world reach “drawdown” — the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. Project Drawdown’s deeply researched collection of c.90 climate change solutions, which if scaled up, can deliver the Paris Agreement’s 1.5oC temperature goal.

We are a supporter of Project Drawdown and map portfolio holdings to their climate solutions. 

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The Responsible Minerals Initiative  is the largest industry association in the minerals and electronic sector that provides companies with a full ecosystem of tools and resources to help its members make responsible sourcing decisions globally. With more than 500 members, the RMI provides a unique platform where collective leverage can be used to encourage suppliers to work toward the adoption of responsible sourcing and production practices. In February 2024 Stewart Investors became the inaugural member of the RMI Investor Network

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 The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) is an organization addressing the global demand for more socially and environmentally responsible mining. With a global presence, IRMA’s members include both civil society and corporate entities from across the globe, representing the mining industry, consumer-facing brands, labor unions, NGOs, and mining-impacted communities, including Indigenous rights holders. In October 2024 Stewart Investors became the first investment manager to join IRMA.

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