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The Principles were developed by investors,
for investors. In implementing them, signa-
tories contribute to developing a more sus-
tainable global financial system.
The
six
Principles
for
Responsible
Investment
offer
a
menu
of
possible
actions
for
incorporating
ESG
issues
into investment practice.
1.
We will incorporate ESG issues into
investment analysis and decision-making
processes.
2.
We will be active owners and incorporate
ESG issues into our ownership policies and
practices.
3.
We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG
issues by the entities in which we invest.
4.
We will promote acceptance and
implementation of the Principles within the
investment industry.
5.
We will work together to enhance our
effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
6.
We will each report on our activities and
progress towards implementing the
Principles.
Signatories’ commitment
As
advisor,
investor
or
manager,
we
have
a
duty
to
act
in
the
best
long-term
interests
of
our
clients
and
beneficiaries.
In
this
fiduciary
role,
we
believe
that
environmental,
social,
and
corporate
governance
(ESG)
issues
can
affect
the
performance
of
investment
portfolios
(to
varying
degrees
across
companies,
sectors,
regions,
asset
classes
and
through time).
We
also
recognise
that
applying
these
Principles
may
better
align
investors
with
broader
objectives
of
society.
Therefore,
where
consistent
with
our
fiduciary
responsibilities,
we commit to the following:
The
Principles
for
Responsible
Investment
were
developed
by
an
international
group
of
institutional
investors
reflecting
the
increasing
relevance
of
environmental,
social
and
corporate
governance
issues
to
investment
practices.
The
process
was
convened
by
the
United
Nations
Secretary-General.
In
signing
the
Principles,
we
as
investors
publicly
commit
to
adopt
and
implement
them,
where
consistent
with
our
fiduciary
responsibilities.
We
also
commit
to
evaluate
the
effectiveness
and
improve
the
content
of
the
Principles
over
time.
We
believe
this
will
improve
our
ability
to
meet
commitments
to
beneficiaries
as
well
as
better
align
our
investment
activities
with
the
broader
interests
of
society.
We
encourage
other
investors
to
adopt
the Principles.