At Hightower Westchester, we design portfolios with an emphasis on quality investments that help position you for strong financial performance and long-term success.
SRI focuses on the nature or type of business a company conducts, such as avoiding investment in companies that produce or sell addictive substances (like alcohol, gambling, and tobacco) and seeking out companies engaged in social justice, environmental sustainability, and alternative energy/clean technology efforts. While we have been managing SRI mandates for over two decades, the industry has expanded to incorporate what we now call ESG principles.
ESG incorporates the analysis of a company’s financial, environmental, social and governance practices as a means of determining the company’s ability to manage risk and produce strong, long-term investment performance.
Looks at a how a company performs as a steward of the natural environment.
Environmental Issues:
• Climate change
• Carbon emissions
• Air and water pollution
• Energy efficiency
• Water scarcity
• Waste management
• Raw material sourcing
• Biodiversity
Examines how a company manages relationships with its employees, suppliers, customers and the communities where it operates.
Social Issues:
• Labor standard
• Supply chain management
• Health and safety
• Human rights
• Data protection/privacy
• Gender diversity
• Employee engagement
• Local community impact
Deals with a company’s leadership, executive pay, audits and internal controls, and shareholder rights.
Governance Issues:
• Alignment of interests
• Board composition
• Executive compensation
• Lobbying
• Political contributions
• Bribery and corruption
• Business ethics
• Shareholder rights
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