CNS-Responsible-Investing 2024 - Flipbook - Page 12
Our Responsible Investing Approach
Our approach is grounded in rigorous fundamental
research with a clear focus on 昀椀nancially material issues.
We place particular emphasis on corporate governance,
which we believe is foundational to strong performance
and long-term shareholder value. These values of strong
governance, transparency, and responsibility have
guided our 昀椀rm since the beginning. Over time, we have
expanded our capabilities and resources to address
ESG issues with greater structure, depth, and analytical
rigor. Through direct engagement and proxy voting, we
promote sound business practices that align with our
investment objectives and support client outcomes.
Responsible Investing Ecosystem
Our responsible investing e昀昀orts are powered by a
collaborative network of more than 30 professionals
Responsible
investing ecosystem
30+ dedicated professionals
across Investments, Products,
Distribution, Marketing, Legal,
IT, and other departments
contribute to responsible
investing priorities through
cross-functional roles with
embedded responsibilities.
across teams and committees. This includes subjectmatter experts embedded within our investment team
who also serve as resources for our portfolio companies,
along with designated ESG captains and focused working
groups on areas such as proxy voting and climate risk.
This structure enhances execution, promotes continuous
learning, and ensures responsible investing insights are
consistently shared and integrated across the 昀椀rm.
Engagement
Engagement is central to our stewardship philosophy.
We use our in昀氀uence as long-term shareholders to
encourage companies to strengthen governance,
improve ESG disclosures, and adopt practices that
support sustainable long-term value. Engagements
are prioritized based on materiality and aligned with
investment objectives, and outcomes are tracked and
reported to ensure transparency and accountability.
Responsible
Investing Team
Firm Leadership
Leadership Oversight of
Responsible Investing
initiatives
Subject-Matter Experts
Guiding Strategy, Integration,
Stewardship, and Research
Integrated
COHEN & STEERS | RESPONSIBLE INVESTING
Steering, Investments,
Product, Regulatory,
Corporate Responsibility
Investment Team
Focused
Responsible Investing
Workstreams
Proxy Committee
Proxy Voting Oversight
and Policy Updates
Workstreams Driving
Firmwide Initiatives
Climate
Working Group
Investment-Led Views
on Climate Risk and
Application Guidance
12
Responsible
Investing Committees
