Stewardship Specialist
In this video, Denitsa examines a case study that illustrates how stewardship has been effectively used by investors to create meaningful change at companies. She also looks at how effective stewardship has led to very recent changes in the investment industry, as well as the future trajectory of this area.
In this video, Denitsa examines a case study that illustrates how stewardship has been effectively used by investors to create meaningful change at companies. She also looks at how effective stewardship has led to very recent changes in the investment industry, as well as the future trajectory of this area.
9 mins 21 secs
Even if the topic at hand never actually comes up for a vote at the AGM, responsible stewardship can be effectively carried out through participation in the proxy voting process. The collective power of shareholders cannot be understated, change will only ever happen in a company if a large proportion of shareholders support it.
There is a collective drive across the financial markets for the industry to be a leader in the drive to sustainability. Responsible stewardship has proven to be the most efficient way for shareholders to hold companies accountable for their actions on ESG issues, ultimately creating a better and more sustainable economy.
Key learning objectives:
Understand how effective stewardship leads to change
Learn about the future trajectory of stewardship
Understand the social responsibility of shareholders