At Longview, we support leading organisations that promote and develop best practices for sustainability and stewardship principles in the industry.
We have been a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2010. The PRI is a UN-supported network of investors that works to promote sustainable investment through the incorporation of environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making.
We have also been a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code since 2011. The UK Stewardship Code sets high standards for stewardship, with a focus on activities and outcomes with the aim of improving the opportunity for the delivery of sustainable long-term investment. Please click here to read our latest report on how we comply with the Principles of the UK Stewardship Code for asset managers on behalf of our clients.
In June 2023, Longview partnered with Carbon Neutral Britain* and achieved Carbon Neutral Certification in its operations. This covered measuring, calculating, and offsetting carbon emissions in our operations through internationally certified carbon offsetting projects around the world. This was carried within two of Carbon Neutral Britain’s funds – the Climate Fund™ and Woodland Fund™. The Woodland Fund™ has 10% of its budget spent on sustainable projects in Britain.
Longview is also a member of several other industry bodies which have varying roles to ensure that aspects of the overall financial system function well and that systemic risks are highlighted, understood and addressed. These include:
Our ESG Policies and related resources
Responsible Investment and Engagement Policy
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Shareholder Rights Directive II Policy
Shareholder Rights Directive Annual Disclosure
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”)
* Longview Partners was certified in June 2023 as a Carbon Neutral Business by Carbon Neutral Britain Ltd (carbonneutralbritain.org). This certification verifies that the firm has met all Carbon Neutral Britain Certification™ standards in measuring, calculating and carbon offsetting organisational carbon emissions within the Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions boundary during the period of 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022. Compensation was paid by the firm for the services provided by Carbon Neutral Britain Ltd and carbon credits were purchased to offset the measured carbon emissions.