Emerging Markets Investment Overview
Sustainability
Ashmore
Consistent, coherent approach across the Group
ESG Committee includes front office, middle office & support
functions
Corporate
•
Premium listing on London Stock Exchange
Annual commitment to society: 0.5% of PBT donated to The
Ashmore Foundation and other charities
•
UNPRI signatory since 2013
Integrated approach across the Group
Corporate
responsibility
Ensure the firm is managed to
the highest social and
environmental standards, in
line with local expectations
Responsible
investment
Ensure investments are
aligned with expectations of a
'responsible investor'. Pay
particular attention to risks
stemming from ESG concerns
and the sustainability impact of
investments
The Ashmore
Foundation
Philanthropic efforts to make a
social and environmental
difference in the communities
in which Ashmore invests
•
Net zero initiative via The Ashmore Foundation
Investment
•
ESG factors integrated into all investment processes
•
Dedicated ESG funds in equities, external debt, corporate
debt & blended debt
•
Proprietary ESG research
•
No separate ESG team; fund managers have a
comprehensive view of issuers
•
Industry initiatives: NZAMI, Climate Action 100+
Societal
•
The Ashmore Foundation has dispensed nearly USD 7 million
to 71 civil organisations in 26 emerging countries
Current UNPRI scores (2020)
Ashmore
Peer group
median score
Strategy & governance
A
A
Fixed income - sovereign
A
B
Fixed income - corporate
A
B
Listed equity incorporation
A
A
Listed equity - active ownership
Property
A
B
A
B
Infrastructure
A
A
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