Responsible Investment
Made Easier
Responsible investment is an area of growing importance for many investors. It’s only natural that we should each want to consider the impact of the companies and funds that we invest in on the world around us, which is why I take it very seriously.
WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT?
When using the term`responsible investment’ we mean an investment strategy or practice which incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
When contemplating ESG, many of us initially think of environmental factors such as resource, water and land use, biodiversity, pollution, atmospheric emissions, climate change and waste. However, environmental factors constitute only the `E’ of ESG. There are also social and governance factors to consider. Social factors are issues relating to the relationship between companies and people, such as their employees, suppliers, customers, and communities. Examples of social issues of interest to investors include health and safety, labour standards, supply chain management and consumer protection. Governance factors are issues relating to the governance of an organisation, also referred to as corporate governance. Examples include board composition, executive remuneration, internal controls and balancing the interests of all stakeholders.
There are a variety of ways responsible investing can be applied and here are the five core industry recognised approaches:
Definitions for responsible investment approaches | Technical guide | PRI
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HOW DO WE MAKE RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT EASIER FOR YOU?
I will take the time to understand your feelings about responsible investment and its importance to you.
A SERVICE DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
I believe my approach to responsible investment provides you with the perfect blend of insight, choice and value. Whether responsible investment is fundamentally important to you, or you’re simply curious, my service has been designed with you in mind. As your adviser I will be able to provide you with all the information and advice you need to make a truly informed decision.
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