ESG and Sustainable investing

When we invest in companies and funds, we’re committed to active ownership. It’s an approach that not only enhances the investment process but can also have a positive impact on people and the planet.

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years, particularly with the introduction of groundbreaking platforms like ChatGPT, has catalyzed transformative shifts across various sectors, propelling stock markets to unprecedented heights this year.

The way people think about money and investing has changed. Today, your kid’s favorite sneaker brand, in which you might be an investor, must not only produce cool shoes but also use eco-friendly materials and ensure fair wages. That's the ongoing transformation we are witnessing in sustainable finance.

When you invest with Quintet flagship funds, not only do you capture a multi-asset diversified portfolio, but you also encapsulate environmental and social characteristics through positive & negative ESG data driven screening.

ESG characteristics are at the core of our investment philosophy. We believe that understanding material environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors improves the investment decision-making process and can lead to better returns.

From food to financial investments, a small-scale sustainable approach can have a big impact. We talk to Grantley Hall’s Michelin-star chef Shaun Rankin, Phil Harris, executive director at Brown Shipley and AJ Singh, executive director at Quintet who is part of their sustainable investment team, to find out more.