What does it mean?

Commonly referred to as ESG investing, it is a growing theme that focuses on operational risks and management choices that can impact the sustainability of a company’s long-term potential.  Sustainability reaches beyond the Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G) pillars of the acronym.  We see the ultimate goal as balancing the long-term interests of stakeholders around a business.  Stakeholders include; shareholders, employees, customers, local societies in which the company operates, and risks to the environment stemming from the activities of the business.

There is no "one size fits all"

We believe there is no “one size fits all” ESG approach for investors. There are simply too many investor objectives, investment styles, and asset classes. As an active asset manager, we look to thoughtfully implement ESG factors into our investment process to best fit the needs of our clients and the long-term value of the holdings within the portfolios. We are convinced this approach can help lead to better results than standardized products, such as passive ESG exchange traded funds (ETFs).

To find out more, please have a look at our firm-wide engagement policy or click on your boutique of interest:

Equities

Quality Growth Boutique

Based in New York, we have over 30 years investing consistently with a quality growth approach. We are long-term, bottom-up equity investors whose investment goals are driven by the earnings and dividend growth of our holding companies. ESG is an integral part of our investment process.

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Fixed income

TwentyFour Asset Management

Based in London and New York, we are a specialist fixed income asset manager. Since our inception in 2008, we have built a strong reputation in Europe for performance, expertise and innovation in our chosen sector. Our portfolio teams cover three distinct business areas but with a high degree of collaboration.

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