ESG Engagement Service
Applying a consistent global approach to engagement enables investors to promote corporate accountability and transparency and to achieve improvements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice.
Companies that fail to incorporate ESG issues into their business models and decision making can be exposed to significant risks, whilst those leading the way on these issues can gain a competitive advantage.
EIRIS' ESG Engagement Service allows investors to actively influence how companies address material ESG issues in order to protect and enhance the value of their investments.
EIRIS' ESG Engagement Service enables investors to:
• Integrate ESG considerations into policies and practices to gain maximum benefit from engagement
• Benefit from ESG engagement recommendations for their portfolio
• Work in collaboration with other investors to maximise the impact of engagement
• Ensure that engagement activities remain focused on the ESG issues which have the most material impact
• Actively implement the UN Principles of Responsible Investment, by being active owners incorporating ESG issues into ownership policies and practices (Principle 2); by seeking appropriate disclosure on ESG issues in the entities in which you invest (Principle 3); and by working together to enhance effectiveness of Principles (Principle 5)
• Report to demonstrate the effectiveness of engagement
The ESG Engagement Service supports investors through all phases of engagement including developing a practical policy, providing recommendations for specific and general issues for engagement, facilitating engagement, and assisting with reporting on engagement activity.
The service provides:
Consultancy on designing a new ESG engagement policy, or updating an existing policy
Support to help investors develop an engagement programme focused on a broad range of ESG themes, including reporting and management or on specific issues such as compliance with global norms
Recommendations on which companies to engage with on which topics, as well as suggestions on the best modes of engagement. Support in drafting correspondence and taking part in calls and meetings, as well as further guidance on recommended next steps is also available
Collaboration with other investors to maximise engage effectiveness
Reporting through in-depth reports covering engagement policy and achievements to clearly demonstrate the impact of engagement activities on changing corporate ESG performance
Drawing on high quality, independent research on ESG issues from a dedicated specialist enables investors to enhance portfolios with expert input and advice to protect and enhance long-term value and returns.
Contact our client team to find out more about how EIRIS’ ESG Engagement Service can help you integrate ESG considerations into your investment practice.
