PRI

Question 1

Principle 1

Answer 1

We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes

Question 2

Principle 1: We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes

Answer 2

• Address ESG in investment policy statements
• Use ESG tools, metrics and analyses
• Assess internal and external managers on their ESG capabilities
• Encourage academic research into ESG
• Advocate ESG training for investment professionals

Question 3

Principle 2

Answer 3

2. We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices

Question 4

2. We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices

Answer 4

• Develop and disclose active ownership policy
• Exercise voting rights
• Develop engagement capability
• Participate in development of policy, regulation and standard setting
• Engage with companies on ESG issues

Question 5

Principle 3

Answer 5

3. We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest

Question 6

Principle 3

Answer 6

3. We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest

Question 7

3. We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest

Answer 7

• Ask for standardized reporting on ESG issues e.g. GRI
• Ask for ESG to be integrated within annual reports
• Ask for information re adherence to norms and codes eg. UN Global Compact

Question 8

Principle 4

Answer 8

4. We will promote acceptance & implementation of the Principles in the investment industry

Question 9

4. We will promote acceptance & implementation of the Principles in the investment industry

Answer 9

• Include stuff in RFPs
• Align investment mandates, incentive structures and monitoring accordingly
• Communicate ESG expectations to investment service providers
• Support development of ESG benchmarking tools

Question 10

Principle 5

Answer 10

5. We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles

Question 11

5. We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles

Answer 11

• Participate in networks to share tools and pool resources
• Collectively address relevant emerging issues
• Develop appropriate collaborative initiatives

Question 12

Principle 6

Answer 12

6. We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles

Question 13

6. We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles

Answer 13

• Disclose how ESG issues are integrated
• Disclose voting and engagement
• Report on progress relating to the principles