They say that "we aim to be a responsible corporate citizen with a strong adherence to environmental, social, and governance standards. Responsibility, sustainability, and respect for human rights are integrated into our business and due-diligence models and in the way we serve our clients and manage our investments" They also said that "We believe that the PRI principles are broadly aligned with our long-term classic value investment approach (...). We have always believed that ESG factors, where material to a company’s operations from a risk or an oppportunity perspective, have the potential to impact future profitability and shareholder returns. Consistent with this belief, since we began managing assets in 1996 our research process has taken relevant ESG factors into consideration, throughout our research review process as well as in engagement with company management. Our approach to ESG analysis is best described as integration, wherein material ESG risks and opportunities are a primary and transparent component of our fundamental investment analysis."