Baker Gilmore believes that bond issuers with good ESG practices are more viable organizations that provide better returns over the long term. Baker Gilmore also believes that a culture of good governance benefits all stakeholders and that environmental and social responsibilities are derived from good governance.
The firm has a fiduciary responsibility to monitor its clients’ portfolio investments and is committed to ensure that the selected issuers are well managed companies.
As a signatory of the UN PRI, Baker Gilmore’s ESG framework is shaped by the following set of voluntary and aspirational principles (the “Principles”):
Principle 1:
We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
Principle 2:
We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
Principle 3:
We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
Principle 4:
We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
Principle 5:
We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
Principle 6:
We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.