Whitehelm is committed to conducting itself in accordance with the highest legal, ethical and professional standards throughout our business and investment operations
Throughout our history of infrastructure investing, Whitehelm’s investment philosophy has consistently focused on sustainable and customised investment strategies for our clients.
This is underpinned by an active approach to Responsible Investment and addressing Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) issues.
The long-term, capital intensive nature of infrastructure assets means that the incorporation of ESG considerations is a critical component of protecting and increasing value. Whitehelm’s focus on these issues permeates each step of our investment process from acquisition through to divestment and includes actively working with our portfolio companies to disseminate these beliefs.
Our Responsible Investment Code defines seven principles that Whitehelm abides by. These include that Whitehelm will:
Whitehelm is proud to be a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI) and a member of GRESB infrastructure.
Further information on the Responsible Investing can be downloaded below:
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