This report details our fundamental beliefs – ranging across the need for true ESG integration in the investment process, providing quality solutions and tools to help our clients meet their objectives, and the importance of a strong governance framework and policies steering our ESG strategy and approach. It also explains our view that financial ESG risks and ESG impacts, while related, are distinct. As a result, we need separate tools for each, and believe strongly in giving clients choice in deciding when and how to apply these.