Responsible Investment
ESG integration and stewardship are embedded in how we manage our clients' capital. We are signatories to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and apply the six principles of the UK Stewardship Code 2026.
Overview
Responsible Investment
We define responsible investment in line with the UN PRI definition: a strategy and practice to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions and active ownership. We incorporate ESG factors into all our equity strategies and embrace the stewardship responsibilities which we assume as investment managers.
As a PRI signatory, we commit to the following:
- Incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
- Act as active owners and integrate ESG issues into ownership policies and practices.
- Seek appropriate ESG disclosure from the companies in which we invest.
- Promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
- Work together with other signatories to enhance effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
- Report on activities and progress toward implementing the Principles.
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Direct Listed Equity Active Fundamental
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Confidence Building Measures
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Policy Governance and Strategy
ESG Incorporation
Our investment process is built on fundamental data and rigorous research. As the availability of ESG information has expanded, we have increasingly integrated environmental, social and governance factors into our analysis. We use a combination of proprietary quantitative ESG scoring and qualitative assessment when selecting investments. This approach allows us to enhance our existing process, rather than fundamentally change it.
Stewardship
Stewardship is embedded in our investment process, enabling us to manage risk and promote long-term value in the companies we hold.
As we manage our clients' assets to deliver on their mandate we assume a stewardship role. In representing our clients' interest in relation to the investments made on their behalf, we recognise the responsibilities that go with ownership, and the related rights. We apply the six principles for asset owners and asset managers set out in the UK Stewardship Code 2026 by the Financial Reporting Council.
Voting
Proxy voting and the consideration of corporate governance issues are important elements of the portfolio management service that we provide. Our portfolio managers are empowered to make voting decisions which they believe are in the best interest of our underlying clients, based on their own research informed by (but not delegated to) third-party research providers.
Engagement
We maintain a programme of engagement with investee companies at the firmwide, strategy and collaborative levels.
Collaborative Engagements
Responsible Investment Team
Francesca Wheble
Responsible Investment Lead
Eamon Devaney-Dykes
Responsible Investment Analyst
Responsible Investment Report 2024
The full breakdown of our 2024 stewardship activity, ESG integration practice, voting record, and engagement themes.
Initiatives
Overview
At Guinness we understand participation in relevant industry initiatives is essential to the development of best practice in Responsible Investment. We participate in several initiatives in order to promote proper functioning of markets, better our understanding in the area and contribute to the industry.
Industry Initiatives
Literatur
Explore our Responsible Investment Glossary for definitions of frequently used terms
On 4 September 2026, Guinness Global Investors acquired Foresight Capital Management. We continue to adhere to the policies relevant to Foresight Capital Management and WHEB for the respective strategies. Where 'Firm' is referred to within these policies, this refers to the Foresight or WHEB strategies, and not to Guinness Global Investors.
Frequently Asked Questions
We define responsible investment in line with the UN PRI definition: a strategy and practice to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions and active ownership. We integrate ESG factors into all our equity strategies and embrace the stewardship responsibilities we assume as investment managers.