Governance
We believe that sound governance reflects the solidity and durability of our portfolio companies. This is why we encourage them to adopt robust risk management practices and an organizational culture that is based on collaboration and sharing best practices.
2023 Highlights
308
Engagements to raise awareness on ESG
37,536
Resolutions voted on at 3,635 shareholder meetings
278
Technology risk analyses conducted by our
For more details on our actions on governance, read our 2023 Sustainable Investing Report.
Our conviction
Sound governance is essential for good performance and optimal risk management.
Making ESG a core theme
Through our governance structure, we ensure that our sustainable investment principles and ESG considerations are actively incorporated into portfolio management.
Through this ongoing collaboration between our teams we:
- Take ESG considerations into account in all investment decisions
- Establish a dialogue with members of management or the Boards of portfolio companies
- Ensure that the portfolios are well positioned for the transition to a sustainable economy
Exercising our voting rights
As a shareholder, our voting rights provide considerable leverage for expressing our position on governance matters, in accordance with the principles described in our Policy Governing the Exercise of Voting Rights of Public Companies.
Joining structuring initiatives
IFRS Foundation
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) CFO Leadership Network