Reports and policies

Our Global Responsible Investment and Stewardship Policy and Principles articulate our approach to responsible investment, what it means to us and how we implement it.

Our Stewardship Policy document sets out the responsible investment and stewardship standards that all investment professionals are expected to adhere to in practice, including specific expectations in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, corporate engagement, voting on resolutions involving the companies in which we invest and screening investments for exposure to unwanted activities. This should be read in conjunction with the Principles document, which communicates the beliefs that underpin our approach to responsible investment. This includes our position in relation to our four focus areas: climate change, nature and biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery, and diversity; and our internal governance structure with respect to responsible investment, investment stewardship and ESG.

The Principles document was approved in September 2023, and the Policy document was approved in February 2024. Both documents were approved by the Global Responsible Investment Executive Committee following extensive consultation with investment team members and other stakeholders in the business.