Responsible Investment
We believe in liberal financial markets
We are dedicated to responsible investing. When making investment decisions, our in-house investment management team considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
Responsible Investment
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How we approach responsible investing
Regarding the organizations in which we invest, we look for alternatives and vote for positive change on ESG concerns. Furthermore, none of our funds have direct or indirect in companies producing controversial products. We do not avoid businesses based just on their products, we eliminate businesses based on their behavior and impact on people and the environment.
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How we apply our Investment Policy
Our Responsible Investment Policy outlines how we will apply ethical investing ideas and practices to our investment decisions. This includes decisions about whether or not to invest in securities and whether or not to hire investment managers.
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How we do our research
We focus on in-depth research, ratings, and analysis of the impact on the environment, social concerns (such as employee working conditions), and governance-related business practices of thousands of firms throughout the world.
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We have complete control over where we invest
The industries and companies in which our funds are invested are under the authority of our global investment management team. We have control over what gets invested and what does not, according to our Responsible Investment Policy.
Inspiring positive change in the areas where we invest
We may use proxy voting to impact positive development on ESG concerns in companies we invest in by leveraging the collective power of our investors. We identify opportunities and, where appropriate, vote for change as a Socially Responsible Investor using world-class research. These votes make solid business sense in the long run.
Experienced investment experts, a global platform, and a fully integrated investing philosophy are among the company’s competitive advantages. Risk management, consistency, market efficiency, expertise, bottom-up analysis, and control of market timing form the tenets of Samuel Freshfields' investment philosophy. This is reinforced by a set of core business values that explain our dedication to excellence in investing, sharing clients’ interests, a collaborative culture, and a structured, opportunistic approach to expanding offerings.
Our goal is not just to achieve higher investment performance, but to achieve excellent performance at a lower risk level. Superior performance in difficult times is required to demonstrate that the good-time benefits were gained through competence rather than just accepting above-average risk.
In order to add value to our markets, we need a deep knowledge advantage, which can only be obtained through exclusive, in-depth research. Each market has its own team of highly skilled professionals, and we have developed a research technique that is routinely used.
To generate a highly tailored counseling process, Samuel Freshfields supports the highest standards of ethics, responsibility, and competence. We tailor our recommendations to your specific financial needs, risk tolerances, and timelines.
Diversity & Inclusion
Through enhanced and improved recruitment, talent development, education, and awareness, Samuel Freshfields established what had been an informal Diversity & Inclusion strategy aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion, focusing on underrepresented groups within our investment teams and officer-level positions. We are employing a four-pillar strategy to achieve this goal:
Recruitment
Innovative and proactive outreach and recruitment efforts focused on talent and dedication.
Retention & Development
Programs and benefits focused on retaining and strengthening Samuel Freshfields' diverse workforce.
Awareness & Education
Training and other initiatives centered on inclusive leadership and raising awareness of prejudices that may prevent us from fully reaping the benefits of a diverse workforce are needed.
Accountability
Executive leadership clearly communicates Diversity & Inclusion requirements to department heads and hiring managers, as well as resource allocation to achieve enhanced transparency and accountability.
Our four-pillar plan has demonstrated great potential. We are making progress toward our objectives while also promoting social fairness in our communities.