Engagement in a time of Covid-19 curbs: Pushing for greater corporate responsibility

Bringing about positive change

When establishing our dedicated responsible investment (RI) team more than a decade ago, we made company engagement a pivotal part of our process.

Having 'boots-on-the-ground' and digging far deeper than financial statements and external ESG research reports has been extremely beneficial in truly determining ESG-related risks and opportunities in a company. Indeed, these field visits have enabled us to expand our understanding of companies we invest in, while also greatly improving our ability to be a positive influence.  However, the world has changed dramatically over the past year, with face-to-face meetings largely held via technology as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Despite difficulties in meeting companies ...