Stewardship

Our investment managers should take part in company level decisions tabled as shareholder votes at general meetings.

Pool aligned assets should be voted in line with the ACCESS voting policy. This supports a ‘comply or explain’ basis with voting outcomes monitored.

Investment managers should also engage with companies where there are concerns over environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

We believe that acting with other investors is an effective way to engage with companies. For example, with investors in the ACCESS pool or through the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF).