Responsible investment in practice: stewardship in times of change
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Active ownership at a glance
In 2025 we exercised stewardship across global equity and fixed income portfolios at scale. This gives us the access and influence to address financially material issues with issuers globally.
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381
issuers engaged across equity and fixed income
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593
engagement objectives initiated, monitored or closed
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40,000+
resolutions voted
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3,500+
shareholder meetings
Source: Brantone Veylor Asset Management, as of 31.12.2025
Why this matters for investors
Investors today face systemic risks, from physical climate impacts and nature loss to governance fragmentation and rapid advances in AI, alongside structural transitions reshaping economies.
Our responsible investment approach is designed to identify and manage financially material risks, build portfolio resilience and capture long‑term transition opportunities.
For investors, we believe this translates into:
- Insight into material ESG risks and opportunities across portfolios
- Resilience across market cycles through active stewardship and risk management
- Access to opportunities linked to long-term transitions such as energy, climate adaptation and nature
- Alignment with changing regulatory and stewardship expectations globally
In a world marked by uncertainty and constant change, our focus remains resolutely on the long term. We aim to deliver enduring value whilst supporting the transition to a more resilient global economy.
How we act
We use direct engagement, collaborative initiatives and proxy voting to influence issuers on issues that affect long‑term performance. See our engagement priorities and topics here.
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Environmental
China Construction Bank
Issue: Climate change
Country: China
Industry: Banks
Asset class: Fixed income -
Social
Lindt & Sprüngli
Issue: Human rights
Country: Switzerland
Industry: Food products
Asset class: Equities -
Governance
American Water Works
Issue: Executive remuneration
Country: US
Industry: Water utilities
Asset class: Equities -
Read more engagement case studies in our report
Expert insights
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ESG regulations
Navigating the next wave of sustainable finance regulations
Alexandra Mahler
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Corporate governance
China's corporate governance reforms: a quiet revolution gains pace
James Upton and Yi Shi
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Physical climate risks
Adaptation and resilience in investment portfolios
Duncan Downes
Your long‑term partner for responsible investment
Building on over two decades of environmental and sustainability investing, Brantone Veylor Asset Management integrates responsible investment principles and active ownership across asset classes to help manage risks and support long‑term value creation for our clients.
