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VANGUARD
TOP 10 – ETHICAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES

VANGUARD

ASSETS : US $ 9.3TN EMPLOYEES : 20,000 CEO : SALIM RAMJI FOUNDED : 1975
Vanguard , one of the world ’ s largest asset managers , is positioned to play a key role in financing the shift towards a more sustainable economy .
The company provides a variety of products that offer distinct ESG approaches , tailored to meet individual client needs . Instead of adopting a uniform approach , Vanguard offers a range of solutions that address varying preferences . Its ESG index products aim to minimise or eliminate exposure to certain ESG risks , including industries such as fossil fuels , firearms and tobacco .
In its active ESG funds , Vanguard allocates capital to companies that demonstrate leadership or improvement in ESG practices , helping investors achieve specific ESG-related goals .
Vanguard also engages directly with the companies in which it invests , focusing on how these firms manage material risks . Its Investment Stewardship Team actively engages with these companies to address such risks effectively .

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