Sustainability at DJE
We are convinced that sustainability considerations can play an important role in assessing companies and markets. Environmental, social and corporate ethics issues can influence both opportunities and risks, and may therefore be relevant to long-term investment decisions.
With that in mind, we take sustainability considerations into account as an additional element of our investment process. They feed into our analysis as a further perspective and are assessed in the context of each company's particular situation.
Considering ESG-Aspects in the investment process
Within our investment process, sustainability considerations are embedded in a broader analytical context. They are assessed alongside company-specific, qualitative and quantitative factors, not in isolation. Environmental, social and governance topics are placed in the context of the relevant company and market environment in order to gain a better understanding of long-term opportunities and risks. How sustainability-related aspects are applied and weighted in practice may vary depending on the product, the strategy and the regulatory framework.
A solid Data Basis
A reliable basis of data is an important prerequisite for our analysis. We use the ESG analysis and ratings provided by MSCI ESG Research LLC and supplement these with our own research. The external information serves as an additional source and supports our own qualitative assessment.
ESG Committee
DJE Kapital AG has an internal ESG committee that supports the company-wide investment process on ESG matters. The committee, made up of members from a range of disciplines, contributes to the further development of ESG-related processes and supports the implementation of relevant legal and regulatory requirements in the ESG context. Its responsibilities include quality assurance, monitoring and optimising technical and operational procedures, and addressing regulatory questions relating to ESG.
UNPRI
DJE is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The PRI is an international investor initiative that promotes the consideration of environmental, social and governance factors in long-term investment decisions.