CEO , Vanguard

As one of the largest asset managers globally , Vanguard is poised to make a significant difference in helping to finance the transition to a more sustainable economy .

Headquartered in Pennsylvania , Vanguard serves a range of clients including individual investors , financial advisors and institutional investors .

The company provides a selection of products that offer different ESG approaches to help fit individual client preferences . It aims to avoid providing a one-size-fits-all ESG approach by offering a range of different solutions .

Its ESG index products avoid or reduce exposure to certain ESG risks , including industries like fossil fuels , firearms and tobacco .

Vanguard ’ s active ESG funds allocate capital to companies with leading or improving ESG practices , to help investors achieve certain ESG outcomes .

The company also engages directly with firms held in its funds to understand how they manage material risks . Its Investment Stewardship Team engages with companies and seeks to address material risks .

58 September 2024