INVESTING FOR A
BETTER WORLD
We invest your money in companies and funds which work to protect the environment and tackle society’s biggest issues. And all without compromising your potential returns.
READ OUR
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
INVESTING FOR A BETTER WORLD
We invest your money in companies and funds which work to protect the environment and tackle society’s biggest issues. And all without compromising your potential returns.
READ OUR
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Best Wealth Manager, UK for ESG – WealthBriefing European Awards 2021
Multi-Asset Manager of the Year and ESG Multi-Asset Fund of the Year – Sustainable Investment Awards 2021
Responsible investing award winner – WealthBriefing European Awards 2021
YOUR WEALTH MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE
If you invest with Coutts, you can rest assured that the companies and funds in your portfolio work to tackle climate change, treat staff fairly and behave responsibly.
YOUR WEALTH MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE
If you invest with Coutts, you can rest assured that the companies and funds in your portfolio work to tackle climate change, treat staff fairly and behave responsibly.
GOOD FOR THE FUTURE AND YOUR FUTURE RETURNS
Research shows investing your money in well-run, future-looking businesses is the best way to help safeguard your investments and deliver better returns over time.
GOOD FOR THE FUTURE AND YOUR FUTURE RETURNS
Research shows investing your money in well-run, future-looking businesses is the best way to help safeguard your investments and deliver better returns over time.
CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING
WE DO
For maximum impact, we have embedded this thinking into our process for all our investment products, not just one, standalone option.
When investing, the value of your investments, and the income you receive from them, can go down as well as up and you may not get back as much as you invested.
“This isn't about what we believe, it's about what we do.”
Mohammad Syed, Head of Asset Management, Coutts
shareholder power
We are proud to have used our power and influence as shareholders to encourage the companies in which we invest to operate in better ways.
We vote for change when necessary at shareholder meetings, and work with companies to help address any issues. We do this in partnership with leading responsible investing group EOS at Federated Hermes.
great expectations
When looking at whether a company or fund is suitable for our investment clients, we examine its plans to address three key areas – known as ESG:
- Environmental – its impact on the environment.
- Social – its impact on society.
- Governance – its impact on the business environment.
MORE ON HOW WE ASSESS WHETHER AN INVESTMENT IS SUITABLE
fighting climate change
We believe the battle against climate change is particularly urgent, and is as dangerous to the global financial system as it is to the environment. We address it in our clients’ investments in a number of ways, including:
STRICT CARBON REDUCTION TARGETS
We've set two targets to reduce how much carbon comes from the companies in our client portfolios and funds:
- 25% reduction on equity holdings by end 2021
- 50% reduction on all holdings by end 2030
In 2020 we reduced the carbon intensity of the equity holdings in our funds and discretionary portfolios by 26% on average.
We’ve set two targets to reduce how much carbon comes from the companies in our client portfolios and funds:
- 25% reduction on equity holdings by end 2021
- 50% reduction on all holdings by end 2030
In 2020 we reduced the carbon intensity of the equity holdings in our funds and discretionary portfolios by 26% on average.
EXCLUDING ACTIVITY THAT’S BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
We won’t invest in any business that exceeds our criteria on:
- thermal coal extraction
- thermal coal generation
- involvement in tar sands
- arctic oil and gas exploration
“Climate change is an urgent priority – for our clients, for the companies we invest in, and for society. As long-term investors we believe these companies must have credible strategies that address its impact.”
LESLIE GENT, HEAD OF RESPONSIBLE INVESTING, COUTTS
more on how we're tackling climate change
our principles and policies
Find out more about our approach to responsible investing, tackling climate change, voting and engagement, and exclusions.
DISCLOSURES AND POLICIES
News & Insights
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Coutts support investors’ call for Real Living Wage at Sainsbury’s | Coutts
27 Jun 2022
While terms like ‘sustainability’ and ‘net zero’ seem to make up most conversations about responsible investing, there are other aspects of ESG (environmental, social and governance) where investors can influence companies to do better. An example is our decision to encourage Sainsbury’s to pay all its workers a living wage.
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ESG moves up energy agenda | Insights | Coutts
13 Jun 2022
Coutts and other investors in some of the world’s largest energy companies are bringing environmental concerns to bear, gearing up the hydrocarbon giants’ transition to net zero.
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Understanding the G in ESG | Coutts
26 Apr 2022
Good governance is a key tenet of responsible investing and helps the companies we invest in mitigate risk and thrive in the long term.
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