Tag: corporate practice
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Positive screening
Positive screening Positive screening is an investment strategy where asset managers actively select companies or assets based on their strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance relative to their peers. This approach identifies businesses with exemplary practices in sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility, making them candidates for inclusion in sustainable investment portfolios. Unlike negative…
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Divesting
Divesting Divesting is the strategic action undertaken by a company to sell off an asset, typically a non-core business unit, as part of its corporate strategy. This process stands in direct contrast to acquisition, as it involves the reduction rather than expansion of a company’s holdings. Sometimes, divestiture is referred to as an exit strategy,…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Three closely linked values held by many organizations that are working to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. They are encapsulated in the acronym DEI, and are recognized as critical factors contributing to business performance. Diversity, equity, and…
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Corporate Controversies
Corporate Controversies Corporate controversies refer to instances where a company becomes embroiled in public disputes, criticisms, or scandals related to its actions, decisions, or practices. These controversies often arise from perceived unethical, illegal, or socially irresponsible behavior by the company, its executives, or its employees. They can encompass a wide range of issues, including environmental…
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Active ownership
Active ownership is a proactive and committed approach whereby investors, traditionally shareholders, engage in a company they have invested in to influence the company’s strategy and actions.