STANLIB is a signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing. This is a voluntary commitment that ensures that STANLIB considers environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues in our asset management endeavours. There are six principles:
- Incorporating ESG issues into Investment Analysis and Decision Making Processes
- Incorporating ESG in Shareholder Relations
- Encouraging entities in which we invest to disclose on ESG
- Promoting acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry
- Enhancing the effectiveness of the Principles by working with other investment managers
- Reporting on activities and progress towards implementing the principles