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"Our Responsible Ownership Principles, which we developed in 2002 and updated in 2010 and 2017 by drawing on our extensive experience as an active and engaged owner, set out a number of expectations which we believe should exist between owners, boards and managers to create a framework for communication and dialogue. These principles include expectations around relationships with stakeholders, workers and human rights. Companies are expected to ensure that they respect the human rights of those affected by their operations and their value chains. They should develop plans to identify and manage these human rights risks to minimise adverse and encourage positive human rights outcomes. At the very least, companies should not only obey the law but respect the human rights of those affected by their activities and be open about and prepared to discuss the impact of their activities.
Research and analysis by all of our investment teams includes an evaluation of performance on strategy, financials, risk and material ESG factors, and the overlaps between these elements. The teams supplement fundamental financial analysis with information provided through a range of proprietary ESG and engagement tools, qualitative analysis and the insights gleaned through engagement. Our dedicated Responsibility Office – which reports directly into our CEO via the Head of Responsibility - works with all investment teams across all asset classes to support them in integrating ESG and engagement insights into their investment decisions and the monitoring of investees."