We have developed a unique and rigorous Sustainable Investment Framework. Our approach includes three key aspects; negative screens, positive screens and engagement. The Sustainable Investment Framework has been utilised since inception and is fully integrated with our investment process.
We avoid investment in the Fund's negative screens, a selection of which include:
Fossil fuel (oil, gas, coal, tar sands) exploration, development and production
Services to the fossil fuel industry (25% revenue threshold)
Carbon intensive industries (where a company does not have appropriate carbon mitigation, reporting, or transition plans)
Gambling
Production and manufacture of tobacco and nicotine alternatives
Armaments & military technology (including development, production and maintenance of nuclear weapons)
Destruction of valuable environments
Animal cruelty
Further detail can be found in our Sustainability Overview & Update and Sustainable Investment Framework (links below).
Sustainability Overview & Update - 2024
Sustainable Investment Framework