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UBS Asset Management

PRI reporting framework 2018

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Basic information [OO 01 - 09] Asset class implementation gateway indicators [OO 10 - 12] Peering questions [OO LE 01 - INF 03]
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Direct - Listed Equity Incorporation
ESG incorporation in actively managed listed equities [LEI 01 - 10] Implementation processes [LEI 01 - 10] (A) Implementation: Screening [LEI 04 - 06] (B) Implementation: Thematic [LEI 07] (C) Implementation: Integration of ESG issues [LEI 08 - 10] ESG incorporation in passively managed listed equities [LEI 11] Outputs and outcomes [LEI 12 - 14]
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(A) Implementation: Screening

LEI 04. Types of screening applied

04.1. Indicate and describe the type of screening you apply to your internally managed active listed equities.

Type of screening

Screened by

Description

UBS Group has set standards in product development, investments, financing and supply chain management decisions, which include the stipulation of controversial activities and other areas of concern UBS will not engage in, or will only engage in under stringent criteria. As such, UBS AM will not invest in companies involved in the development, production or purchase of cluster munitions and anti-personnel mines determined to fall within the Swiss Federal Act on War Materials. Equally, we will not invest in any countries and/or regions that have been identified on the UBS Group Sanctioned List. In addition, on client request, we are able to (and do) apply client-specific exclusion lists to segregated mandates based on particular ESG themes such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling and/or adult entertainment. These exclusions are either based on particular sector classifications or based on the percentage of company revenues derived from particular activities.

Screened by

Description

Our Sustainable Equities strategies are primarily positive screening strategies that seek to invest in companies with  attractive  valuation and a strong sustainability profile. As equity investors, we look for companies that we believe can generate shareholder value, in part by approaching environmental, social and governance issues as drivers of competitive advantage, rather than treating sustainability merely as a box-checking exercise.

04.2. Describe how the screening criteria are established, how often the criteria are reviewed and how you notify clients and/or beneficiaries when changes are made.

We use an external advisor to identify companies involved in the production, sale or distribution of cluster munitions and anti-personnel mines. The firm's Sanctions Compliance Committee issues a list of affected companies based on information provided by the external advisor. The list is updated periodically. Changes are implemented by the responsible Portfolio Managers and Trading. Portfolios undergo regular post-trade compliance checks.

LEI 05. Processes to ensure screening is based on robust analysis

05.1. Indicate which processes your organisation uses to ensure screening is based on robust analysis.

05.2. Indicate the proportion of your actively managed listed equity portfolio that is subject to comprehensive ESG research as part your ESG screening strategy.

05.3. Indicate how frequently third party ESG ratings are updated for screening purposes.

05.4. Indicate how frequently you review internal research that builds your ESG screens.

05.5. Additional information. [Optional]

LEI 06. Processes to ensure fund criteria are not breached (Private)

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