We are delighted to share that our recently launched 'Voting forSustainability' Ranking has garnered significant attention from prominent media outlets across Europe. This widespread coverage underscores the impact ofour innovative approach to assessing asset managers' alignment with sustainability goals through their proxy voting practices.
Our ranking was prominently featured in Le Temps, one of Switzerland's leading newspapers. The article delved into how our methodology brings transparency to the financial industry's role in promoting sustainability. It highlighted the asset managers who are most engaged in driving sustainable practices through active stewardship.
Read the full article here: Credit Suisse est le gérant le plus engagé pour la durabilité
Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE), a respected publication in the pension and investment industry, covered our ranking with a focus on the need for asset managers to take a stronger stance on sustainability at Annual General Meetings (AGMs). The article discussed how our ranking serves as a catalyst for change by encouraging transparency and accountability in proxy voting.
Discover more here: Ethos calls on asset managers to toughen stance on sustainability at AGMs
Our work also caught the attention of Financial Times' Ignites Europe, a key resource for professionals in the European asset management industry. The coverage emphasized the importance of aligning voting behaviors with public sustainability commitments and how our ranking sheds light on this critical aspect.
Read the article here: BlackRock at the bottom of Swiss sustainability ranking
The extensive media coverage signifies a growing recognition of the importance of active stewardship and transparent proxy voting in driving corporate sustainability. Our 'Voting for Sustainability' Ranking serves as a vital tool for investors, asset managers, and stakeholders to understand and enhance the influence they wield through voting.
We believe that this media attention will amplify the impact of our ranking, encouraging more asset managers to integrate sustainability into their voting choices. By bringing these practices into the spotlight, we aim tofoster a more responsible and transparent financial industry.