Engagement
Investors are well placed to engage with companies to encourage them to behave responsibly and manage the various environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks they face.
Changing corporate behaviour
Good management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is increasingly seen by investors as a driver of business success.
At its best, engagement with companies on ESG issues can drive innovation, increase efficiency, mitigate risk and encourage more responsible action in ways that protect or enhance shareholder value. With clear objectives, a careful choice of companies, and a focus on the right methods much can be achieved.
EIRIS works with some of the world’s largest investors who engage with companies to improve their management of key ESG issues and address potential business risks.
How we can help
We are happy to discuss how different engagement approaches work and help you devise an approach that fits your own situation. You may be building on existing corporate governance work, responding to stakeholder concerns, or seeking opportunities to create value. Each situation requires different engagement priorities and approaches.
The flexibility built into our products and services supports a wide range of engagement approaches. Investors use EIRIS data to:
- Identify relevant ESG issues
- Select companies with which to engage,
- Identify relevant engagement objectives (and track progress against them),
- Explore how companies respond to public criticism and report on engagement to stakeholders.
We can also provide practical tools to help UN PRI signatories develop their engagement capabilities to meet the framework set out in the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
