Sustainable Investment Pillars

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Posititve Investment Principles.

Empower Workers
Support the development of workers' participation in the ownership and control of their workplaces, fostering equity, inclusion, and shared prosperity.
(Aligned with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Ensure High-Quality Products and Services
Promote the production of high-quality, ethically sourced, and properly presented products and services, emphasizing sustainable and responsible practices.
(Aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

Support Local Economies
Invest in locally-based ventures that enhance economic resilience, create meaningful employment, and strengthen local communities.
(Aligned with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth & SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)

Promote Sustainable Technology
Encourage the development and deployment of appropriate and sustainable technological systems that foster innovation and inclusiveness.
(Aligned with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)

Reduce Waste and Pollution
Invest in initiatives that reduce wasteful or polluting practices through the adoption of circular economy principles and responsible resource management.
(Aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production & SDG 13: Climate Action)

Advocate for Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use
Support sustainable land use and food production practices that enhance food security and environmental stewardship.
(Aligned with SDG 2: Zero Hunger & SDG 15: Life on Land)

Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Contribute to the preservation of endangered ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural habitats, supporting efforts to combat environmental degradation.
(Aligned with SDG 14: Life Below Water & SDG 15: Life on Land)

Advance Human Well-Being
Promote initiatives that enhance human happiness, dignity, education, and well-being, fostering opportunities for personal growth and social inclusion.
(Aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being & SDG 4: Quality Education)

Ensure Animal Welfare
Respect the dignity and well-being of non-human animals, supporting investments that promote ethical treatment and animal welfare.
(Aligned with SDG 15: Life on Land)

Foster Circular Economy Principles
Encourage the efficient use of human waste and byproducts, fostering innovation in recycling and resource recovery.
(Aligned with SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation & SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

Alleviate Poverty
Focus on investments that alleviate poverty in all its forms, promoting economic inclusion, fairness, and social justice.
(Aligned with SDG 1: No Poverty & SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities)

Preserve Cultural and Environmental Heritage
Invest in the development and preservation of sustainable human buildings, landscapes, and cultural heritage, ensuring that communities and natural environments are respected and enhanced.
(Aligned with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)

We will avoid investing in projects, businesses, or initiatives that:

Pollute Land, Air, or Water
Contribute to the pollution or degradation of natural ecosystems, undermining environmental integrity.
(Aligned with SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation & SDG 13: Climate Action)

Waste Non-Renewable Resources
Exploit or waste non-recurring resources without regard for sustainability or future generations.
(Aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

Harm Humans, Animals, or the Environment
Manufacture, market, or distribute products or services that are harmful to human health, non-human animals, or the environment.
(Aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being & SDG 15: Life on Land)

Engage in Misleading Marketing
Promote products or services in a misleading, deceitful, or manipulative manner, eroding consumer trust and social responsibility.
(Aligned with SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

Promote Overconsumption
Create markets for unwanted or unnecessary products, contributing to unsustainable consumption patterns.
(Aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

Speculate on Land or Commodities
Acquire land or commodities for speculative purposes without contributing to sustainable development or the well-being of local communities.
(Aligned with SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities & SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)

Perpetuate Militarism or Manufacture Armaments
Support militarism, the arms trade, or the production of weapons, contributing to conflict and violence.
(Aligned with SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

Encourage Financial Over-Commitment
Entice individuals or communities into excessive financial burdens, leading to economic hardship and inequality.
(Aligned with SDG 1: No Poverty & SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities)

Exploit Workers
Exploit labor by paying low wages, providing poor working conditions, or failing to respect workers' rights and dignity.
(Aligned with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Discriminate Based on Identity
Engage in discriminatory practices in employment, marketing, or advertising, based on race, religion, gender, or other identities.
(Aligned with SDG 5: Gender Equality & SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities)

Violate Human Rights
Contribute to the inhibition or violation of human rights, undermining freedom, justice, and equality.
(Aligned with SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)