The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) provides independent research and advice to superannuation funds on the environmental, social and corporate governance risk of companies in which they invest.
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What we mean by governance
When ACSI talks about 'governance', we are referring to the systems and processes of management that govern an organisation's behaviour and conduct, taking into account the potential environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investment risks.
Investors are increasingly recognising that they must protect and manage their investments for the long-term. They do this through considering ESG risks in their investment decision-making processes and in the management of their investment portfolios.
Super funds as investors must therefore monitor how their investee companies manage the ESG impacts of their activities and there are a wide range of ESG issues which may be relevant to Australian companies. |
Why are a company’s environmental, social and corporate governance practices important?
ACSI believes effective governance structures and processes decrease risk and potentially increase returns, because they create stability that assists the development of long-term investment strategies.
The success and viability of companies directly impacts on the value of superannuation funds’ investments - and governance failures have cost funds money. Whilst governance monitoring and activism does not prevent corporate failure or collapse, it can reduce some of the potential risk and maximise opportunities.
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