ShareAction's voting matters series
Voting Matters are benchmark-series reports by ShareAction evaluating the proxy voting behaviour of asset managers on environmental and social issues. This report analyses the voting patterns of major asset managers to determine their commitment to responsible investment practices.
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OVERVIEW
“Voting Matters” is a benchmark report series by ShareAction that evaluates asset managers’ proxy voting on environmental and social issues. It analyses the voting behaviour of the world’s largest asset managers, focusing on their support for shareholder resolutions.
The methodology involves assessing asset managers based on their votes on resolutions related to climate change, human rights, and other social issues. The purpose is to hold asset managers accountable and encourage responsible investment practices.
Finance professionals can use this series to understand how asset managers align their voting with sustainability commitments, aiding in decision-making and promoting transparency in investment practices. Additionally, these reports can help identify leaders and laggards in responsible investment, informing engagement strategies with asset managers and guiding investment choices aligned with ESG goals.
The reports also provide insights into trends and shifts in voting behaviour, helping professionals stay updated on the evolving landscape of responsible investment.