Stewardship and Engagement
Our engagement to drive action and create meaningful impact.
Overview
Engagement is therefore a central pillar of responsible investment at AXA IM, and we continuously review ways to make this dialogue as efficient and impactful as possible. We focus on engagement activity where we feel we can make a tangible, positive contribution – our goal is to set clear and meaningful objectives, pursue regular meetings to verify progress, and to vote with conviction when required. We believe this focused approach can potentially improve risk-adjusted returns for clients, and help build resilience into portfolios.
How we engage to enable a sustainable future
During 2021 we engaged with companies on ESG themes where we believe we can effect meaningful change and impact. Our main themes of dialogue included climate, biodiversity, ecosystem protection and human capital among others. We have also started to cover new sectors, with an engagement programme focused on listed real estate companies; and we reinforced our engagement with policymakers on sustainable finance matters.
2021 Active Ownership and Stewardship Report
Our 2021 Active Ownership and Stewardship Report details our interactions with issuers over the year, alongside our vision for expanding that activity in the future. We see engagement and voting as a fundamental part of our fiduciary duty to clients as we seek to protect portfolios and help build sustainable economies for the decades to come.
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Climate change
In 2021, as the world economy rebounded, so did greenhouse gas emissions, helped by the highest ever level of coal power generation; And the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) reached its highest recorded level since the industrial revolution1.
Biodiversity
Natural capital – our oceans, forests, climate and more – is at the origin of all the benefits people and economies obtain from ecosystems. Simply put, it makes human life possible.
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Climate change
Climate change is one of the central pillars of AXA IM’s engagement with companies.
Biodiversity collapse
We are committed to biodiversity protection. Throughout 2021, this commitment has been continually reaffirmed through a series of actions.
Gender diversity
We believe gender diversity is a key factor in achieving and maintaining a healthy and efficient working environment.
Data privacy
Collection of personal data has fuelled the rapid growth of internet-based technology companies.
Nutrition and health
As an active, responsible and long-term investor, the issue of health is a crucial topic.
Our policies
Disclaimer
This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment research or financial analysis relating to transactions in financial instruments as per MIF Directive (2014/65/EU), nor does it constitute on the part of AXA Investment Managers or its affiliated companies an offer to buy or sell any investments, products or services, and should not be considered as solicitation or investment, legal or tax advice, a recommendation for an investment strategy or a personalized recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Due to its simplification, this document is partial and opinions, estimates and forecasts herein are subjective and subject to change without notice. There is no guarantee forecasts made will come to pass. Data, figures, declarations, analysis, predictions and other information in this document is provided based on our state of knowledge at the time of creation of this document. Whilst every care is taken, no representation or warranty (including liability towards third parties), express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained herein. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the recipient. This material does not contain sufficient information to support an investment decision.
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