Responsible investing: Aiming to drive more positive change through targeted ESG-focused investments

Money makes the world go round… or so the old song goes. Of course, these days we recognise that many other things are hugely important and that's where more responsible investment comes in.

Responsible investing means using money in a more positive way. It means considering environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) factors, to support sustainable practices that benefit the environment and communities through evidence-based ESG investments.

The value of an investment will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.

What is ESG?

Environmental: These are the things a business does which impact the environment and the natural world we live in.

Social: This is how a company manages its relationships with employees, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates.

Governance: This deals with things like a company’s leadership, executive pay and its adherence to high standards.

Smart firms are addressing these issues and smart investors know that.

Does more responsible investing mean sacrificing returns on your money? It doesn't have to. And it's starting to become a more important key measure when looking at a company's future potential. Shareholders are increasingly calling for transparency and accountability on ESG issues. SJP's approach includes engaging with companies to discuss their environmental and social impacts, recognising the risks for those that fail to adapt. Responsible investment recognises both the opportunities and the risks.

We encourage people to think carefully about how and where they invest their pensions and other savings. And through more active engagement with companies, we strongly agree with and support SJP's aim to influence their strategies and encourage practices that align with ESG objectives.

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How BCM Wealth Management can help

BCM Wealth Management works with Rowan Dartington, the discretionary fund management and stockbroking arm of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, which is wholly owned by the St. James's Place Group, to give you a wider choice of investment opportunities.

Their fund managers focus on the three ESG factors, using these to determine how companies behave and manage their impact on the world.

Responsible investment allows us to support better business practices and encourage more positive development. By aligning investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, we aim to contribute to long-term positive change.

If you would like to find out more about responsible investing, contact the BCM team today on 01780 437500 or email Simone.Harley@sjpp.co.uk. What you do today can make a big difference tomorrow.

The value of an investment with St. James's Place or Rowan Dartington may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.

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