Typically our engagement activities are company specific, arising from company information and our in-house ESG analysis. We prioritize cases where we see either significant risks or opportunities arising from ESG or where public information is limited (eg. small companies). In addition, we target companies that have received a poor ESG score in our in-house analysis, in order to encourage improved disclosure and to gain a better understanding of company approach to ESG issues.

We are also in contact with companies if an ESG incidence has occurred, firstly to clarify the situation and secondly to find out company action to mitigate the outcome and to prevent future incidences.

Records are kept of all company meetings and discussions, also including ESG issues. We further follow up on topics raised during the meetings and evaluate the progress in subsequent discussions with the company and through company publications. The information received at company meetings is stored in our database that is accessible to all portfolio managers. We also discuss the cases at our team meetings to share information, raise further questions, learn from each other and spread the awareness of the engagement activities performed.