‘Responsible Investment’ has become a popular, if poorly defined, subject. We believe that this expression describes the overall framework within which companies and investors approach their business, with particular emphasis on environment, community and employment issues.
Growth and wealth creation remain the cornerstones of prosperity. We believe that well managed businesses will as a matter of course take account of wider social and environmental issues in taking their businesses forward. We find it helpful if the companies that we are looking to invest in publish the guidelines they adopt in dealing with these issues. We look for a well-reasoned and practical approach and recognise that this can vary according to each company’s circumstances. If companies choose not to publish guidelines in this area they should give their reasons. All political contributions should be subject to a shareholder vote.
Full details of our Corporate Governance policy can be found in the menu to the left of this page.