In-house analysis
A key aspect in how we view strong sustainability practices is to ‘invest ESG positively’.
A key aspect in how we view strong sustainability practices is to ‘invest ESG positively’. By that we mean to not merely exclude companies that on some rating or another are rated poorly, but to actually select the companies that we deem to have business models that benefit the most from the increased focus on sustainability in all aspects. One example could be a renewable power operator (Brookfield Renewable), another could be a company with (verified) outstanding employee practices leading to a competitive advantage (Markel). A third example might be a company with outstanding client reputation, earned over decades of built trust (Shimano).
Our internal analysis
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Moat / Sustainable business model
Explain to me your long-term business plan
What is your main competitive advantage and how do you protect it?
What is the major strength as a company? Weakness?Read more
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Sustainability topics
What major sustainability trends are impacting you and how are you dealing with them?
How many people within the company are working on sustainability topics/issues?Read more
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Products
What major product cycles will meaningfully impact your sales over the next planning period?
Describe what factors around sales and profitability that can you impact, and which are out of your control?Read more
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Financial
What are your most important financial objectives?
What are your long-term expectations for margins and return on capital?
How do you normally set your capex budget?Read more
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SASB Materiality Factors
We generally view SASB´s Materiality Map as a useful source of factors to look at for specific sectors. Read more about specific areas by clicking the link below.
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