Engaging for change
We strongly believe that engaging actively with businesses can be a powerful tool for change.
Through our thematic research and socially responsible investments we can develop a constructive dialogue with companies, which provides a platform for discussing any concerns we have. It also gives us the chance to ensure they are maintaining the social responsibility practices that attracted us initially.
We take every opportunity to make sure our voice, and the voice of our investors, is heard. Engagement in our socially responsible investments is undertaken on a stock or issue specific basis examples of this include:
Pharmaceutical companies over drug safety/clinical trials
Financial companies over personal lending
Food retail organisations over ethically sourcing meterials (Cocoa)
Global supply chain issues for general retailers
Companies operating in China
Challenges faced by oil companies
