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Our Stewardship

Stewardship is central to our investment philosophy, integrating both voting and engagement activities to foster positive change and uphold ethical business practices.

 

To learn more about our initiatives and achievements, we invite you to explore our Annual Stewardship Report. 

VOTING

Each year, we actively participate in the voting processes of the companies in which we invest, ensuring that our voices are heard on key issues that impact long-term value creation and sustainability. Even though we create mandates with external managers, all voting instructions are handled within AAIS to maintain consistency and alignment with our core values. Our report provides a comprehensive overview of the voting decisions and outlines our commitment to shareholder advocacy and responsible governance. We believe that transparency in our voting practices not only strengthens our accountability but also reinforces our dedication to fostering positive change in corporate behaviours. 

Our Voting Activities in 2024 at a glance

1,986

General Meeting Participation

95%

Meetings Voted

24,441

Resolutions Voted

1,986

General Meeting Participation

95%

Meetings Voted

24,441

Resolutions Voted

Our Voting Records are public and accessible after the annual general meetings through the following link. 

ENGAGEMENT

The engagement section of our report showcases the proactive measures we take to address critical environmental, social, and governance issues with companies. Given the unique nature of our business, engagement activities are conducted directly by our external investment managers as well as cohesively through EOS, an external party that engages with companies on sustainability issues to promote the interests of investors. Through constructive dialogue and collaboration, we aim to influence corporate practices and foster sustainable growth. This report highlights our key focus areas, the progress achieved, and the outcomes realised during our engagements. By sharing these insights, we reaffirm our commitment to being active stewards of our investments and driving meaningful impact. We invite you to delve into our engagements to see how we are working towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

 

Our Engagement Activities in 2024 at a glance

24

External Investment Managers Engaged on our Behalf 

518

Companies Engaged through Direct Dialogue 

15

External Investment Managers Engaged in Collaborative Engagement 

24

External Investment Managers Engaged on our Behalf 

518

Companies Engaged through Direct Dialogue 

15

External Investment Managers Engaged in Collaborative Engagement 

Case Studies of Companies Engaged through Direct Dialogue

Environmental Case Study:

JOHNSON MATTHEY 

Initiated by our Delegate: EdenTree Investment Management 

The chemical sector faces significant operational and environmental risks due to its water-intensive processes and pollution from persistent chemicals like PFAS. In 2024, EdenTree IM engaged Johnson Matthey to establish water withdrawal targets, enhance board-level expertise, and reduce hazardous chemical use, with plans for continued collaboration to ensure ongoing progress.

 

Social Case Study:

AMAZON

Initiated by our Delegate: Parnassus Investments 

Starting in 2024, Parnassus Investments engaged with Amazon to discuss worker rights and safety, touring a fulfillment center in Tracy, California, to learn about ergonomics, safety training, and automation efforts to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Parnassus emphasized the need for transparency and third-party assessments to help shareholders understand how Amazon is managing risks related to worker injuries, noting improvements in Recordable Incident Rate and Lost Time Incident Rate over the past five years, as well as investments exceeding $2 billion in safety initiatives.

Governance Case Study:

HILCORP ENERGY

Initiated by our Delegate: Principal

Principal's engagement strategy aims to enhance corporate governance for sustainable business practices, focusing on companies like Hilcorp Energy. In 2023, Principal engaged with Hilcorp to improve transparency, board oversight, and sustainability integration, seeing these efforts as steps toward aligning governance with industry standards and investor expectations, with plans for ongoing collaboration.