Individuals and Families

Sustainable Investing

Environmental Social Governance policy

At Church House, we look to invest in companies that demonstrate a strong willingness and determination in carrying out positive ESG practices. Ultimately, we aim to guide companies along the path to creating a more sustainable  society.

We have created our own checks, which form part of our investment process, discussing ESG issues in our daily investment team meetings. An important part of this is ongoing engagement with companies, in order to drive positive changes in ESG practices.

We recognize that the materiality of ESG issues and opportunities vary by company and sector, and view ESG as a positive risk mitigator. This promotes investment in high quality businesses, having a positive effect on company fundamentals and the long-term interests of shareholders, as well as the wider community and environment. 

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3rd year as UK Stewardship Code signatory

Supporting UK investors through stewardship standards

The UK Stewardship Code 2020 from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) sets high standards for those investing money on behalf of UK savers and pensioners. The 287 signatories represent £50.1 trillion in assets under management.

Stewardship is the responsible allocation, management and oversight of capital to create long-term value for clients and beneficiaries, leading to sustainable benefits for the economy, the environment and society.

Since the code was first launched in 2010, much has changed, and environmental, particularly climate change and social factors and governance, have become material issues for investors. 

In July 2024, following the submission of a comprehensive report detailing how we address the extensive standards of the code and rigorous review from the FRC, Church House was confirmed as a signatory for the third consecutive year.

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ESG news and opinion

Here is a selection of our ESG related articles.

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What might FCA’s Sustainable Disclosure Requirements look like?

1st Aug 2022

With the UK regulator confirming that delayed Sustainable Disclosure Requirements (SDR) will be released in September, it’s worth revisiting what they might look like.

ESG

By Anon

FRC names Church House Investment Management as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code 2020

7th Sep 2021

We are delighted to announce that Church House has been included in the Financial Reporting Council’s list of successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code.

ESG

By Anon

Is there an over-reliance on ESG ratings?

8th Sep 2020

Socially responsible and sustainable investing has notably outperformed more straightforward peers since the pandemic struck earlier this year.

ESG

By Anon

COVID-19: A renewed opportunity to tackle climate change

11th May 2020

So far 2020 has not been ‘the year’ we anticipated when clinking our glasses on New Year’s Eve.

ESG

By Anon

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