For Financial Professionals in the US

Global Sustainable Equity ADR Managed Account

By focusing on companies that have a positive impact on the environment and society, our low-carbon investment approach aims to deliver compounding growth and attractive investment returns.

Overview

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR STRATEGY

  • Established strategy built on a 29-year history of sustainable investing and innovative thought leadership
  • High-conviction portfolio with companies selected for their compounding growth potential and positive impact on the environment and society
  • Commitment to provide clients with high standards of engagement, transparency and measurement

INVESTING WITH POSITIVE IMPACT

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe there is a strong link between sustainable development, innovation and long-term compounding growth.

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Our investment framework seeks to invest in companies that have a positive impact on the environment and society; and at the same time, it helps us stay on the right side of disruption by avoiding companies we consider to be involved in activities that are harmful to the environment or society.

We believe this approach will provide clients with a persistent return source, deliver future compound growth and help mitigate downside risk.

The guiding principle of our investment philosophy evolves around: Is the world a better place because of this company?”

Hamish Chamberlayne, CFA
Head of Global Sustainable Equity |Portfolio Manager

Investment Considerations

Global Sustainable Equity Fund Venn Diagram

Companies are analyzed and selected using a triple bottom line framework, considering how companies generate profits and their impact on people and the planet.

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KEY DOCUMENTS

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Hamish Chamberlayne, CFA

Hamish Chamberlayne, CFA

Head of Global Sustainable Equities | Portfolio Manager

Industry since 2003. Joined Firm in 2007.

Aaron Scully, CFA

Aaron Scully, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1998. Joined Firm in 2001.

Performance

RETURNS (%) (As of 03/31/2023)
Composite Pure Gross* Composite Net MSCI World Index℠ (Gross)
 
3M YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
(01/01/2009)
Composite Pure Gross* 10.84 10.84 -6.26 18.75 11.71 12.09 12.47
Composite Net 10.05 10.05 -9.02 15.32 8.47 8.85 9.21
MSCI World Index℠ (Gross) 7.88 7.88 -6.54 16.96 8.57 9.44 10.82

Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value. Returns greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed in U.S. dollars. All returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings.

*Pure gross performance results do not reflect the deduction of any trading costs, fees or expenses and returns will be reduced by such advisory fee and other contractual expenses as described in the individual contract and Form ADV Part 2A. Pure gross returns are supplemental to net returns.

Net returns are calculated by subtracting the highest applicable Managed Account fee (3.00% annually, or 0.25% monthly) from the pure gross or gross composite return. The Managed Account fee includes all charges for trading costs, portfolio management, custody and other administrative fees. Actual fees may vary depending on, among other things, the applicable fee schedule and portfolio size. The fees are available on request and may be found in Form ADV Part 2A.

RETURNS (%) (As of 04/30/2023)
Composite Pure Gross* Composite Net MSCI World Index℠ (Gross)
 
3M YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
(01/01/2009)
Composite Pure Gross* 0.68 10.17 3.23 14.17 11.00 11.76 12.34
Composite Net -0.07 9.11 0.22 10.87 7.78 8.53 9.09
MSCI World Index℠ (Gross) 2.54 9.82 3.72 13.64 8.69 9.29 10.76

Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value. Returns greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed in U.S. dollars. All returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings.

*Pure gross performance results do not reflect the deduction of any trading costs, fees or expenses and returns will be reduced by such advisory fee and other contractual expenses as described in the individual contract and Form ADV Part 2A. Pure gross returns are supplemental to net returns.

Net returns are calculated by subtracting the highest applicable Managed Account fee (3.00% annually, or 0.25% monthly) from the pure gross or gross composite return. The Managed Account fee includes all charges for trading costs, portfolio management, custody and other administrative fees. Actual fees may vary depending on, among other things, the applicable fee schedule and portfolio size. The fees are available on request and may be found in Form ADV Part 2A.

Calendar Year Returns (%)
Global Sustainable Equity (ADR) Managed Account MSCI World Index℠ (Gross)
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Global Sustainable Equity (ADR) Managed Account -25.03 21.86 40.21 39.04 -11.08 31.10 2.97 -0.98 6.26 36.00
MSCI World Index℠ (Gross) -17.73 22.35 16.50 28.40 -8.20 23.07 8.15 -0.32 5.50 27.37

Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value. Returns greater than one year are annualized. Returns are expressed in U.S. dollars. All returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings.

*Pure gross performance results do not reflect the deduction of any trading costs, fees or expenses and returns will be reduced by such advisory fee and other contractual expenses as described in the individual contract and Form ADV Part 2A. Pure gross returns are supplemental to net returns.

Net returns are calculated by subtracting the highest applicable Managed Account fee (3.00% annually, or 0.25% monthly) from the pure gross or gross composite return. The Managed Account fee includes all charges for trading costs, portfolio management, custody and other administrative fees. Actual fees may vary depending on, among other things, the applicable fee schedule and portfolio size. The fees are available on request and may be found in Form ADV Part 2A.

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