Sustainability Overview

Doing Well by Doing Good

Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. We believe that responsible investment practices can have a significant contribution to the development of a more sustainable financial system that benefits the wider community.

Investing for Profit and Purpose

Sustainable investing balances traditional investing fundamentals with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration to improve long-term performance. Integrating ESG considerations serves as a positive value-added filter to identify higher quality companies that are more resilient and better prepared to meet future challenges. Sustainable investing can encompass a range of strategies, such as:

• Negative Screening and Ethical Exclusions – The process of filtering out companies with practices that may cause harm to people or the planet. For instance, investors might exclude those related to arms, fossil fuels, tobacco and animal testing.
• Thematic and Impact Investment – Active and deliberate investment in assets due to their role in contributing to a positive impact on society or the environment, such as investment in renewable energy, clean technology and education.