Our focus areas

We believe that society must drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions if we are to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis. FSI is playing an active role in the transition to a low-carbon economy by managing investment risks, identifying opportunities and seeking to drive change through our stewardship approach.

Almost 50 million people are living in situations of modern slavery globally[1], while global events like armed conflict continue to threaten millions of people’s human rights. Companies that fail to manage these issues will face an increasing level of scrutiny, in addition to legal, reputational and financial implications. FSI takes a proactive approach to addressing human rights and modern slavery with the companies we invest in through engagement and advocacy.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are the keys to building fair and equitable organisations, institutions and communities. There are many business benefits that can accrue from including people with different skills, life experiences and outlooks. We also believe that creating diverse organisations is the right thing to do, as it allows a wide range of people to access opportunities and fully participate in the workforce, to the best of their abilities.

Nature and biodiversity matter to investors because the very companies we invest in not only impact, but truly depend on nature; yet we increasingly see a rapid loss of nature and biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation and climate action are intrinsically linked. As the planet’s best defence against climate change, it is important for investors to consider biodiversity and nature’s protection in meeting net zero targets and building a more climate resilient future.