Institutional Environmental, Social and Governance Investment Program

Investment Objective

The ClearBridge Institutional Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investment Program integrates ESG principles, active company engagement and shareholder advocacy to ClearBridge Advisors' pure-style investment strategies. The ESG Investment Program draws on our diverse selection of institutional investment disciplines, including:

Investment Philosophy

Our proprietary ESG evaluation process is incorporated into the stock selection for each investment style, as part of a bottom-up approach to investing that seeks "best-in-class" names within each industry. The process is fortified by the expertise of analysts who are dedicated to sustainable investment research on the ClearBridge Fundamental Research platform, working with experienced portfolio management teams. All ESG portfolio holdings must meet the underlying strategy's investment criteria prior to the incorporation of ESG evaluation, which will then generate a "buy" recommendation within industries. Active proxy voting and corporate engagement are key components of the ClearBridge ESG process.

Investment Process

Initial universe
Fundamental research and business model analysis
Investment valuation
ESG integration
Decision making process/security selection (Watch List)
Portfolio construction
Risk management and review/sell process
Ongoing company engagement on both financial and ESG issues

Key Strengths

Leverages the strength and tenure of the ClearBridge Advisors Institutional Strategies
ClearBridge Portfolio Managers average 23 years of investment industry experience
Over 20 years of history managing Environmental, Social and Governance Investment portfolios
ESG analysts integrated into the Fundamental Research Platform
Collaboration with the Team's sector-specific Research Analysts for full coverage of each stock
Customization available based on client-specific guidelines/investment policy statement
Active Proxy Voting according to ESG Proxy Guidelines
Access to ClearBridge ESG Investment management teams

Related Resources

Fact Sheet (326 K)

Institutional ESG Investing Program Commentary (48 K)

ESG Appreciation Strategy PM Commentary (51 K)

ESG Large Cap Core Strategy PM Commentary (50 K)

Environmental, Social and Governance Investment Research

Fiduciary Responsibility (1 MB)

Handbook on Responsible Investment Across Asset Classes (719 K)

Demystifying Responsible Investment Performance (1 MB)

Responsible Investment in Focus: How Leading Public Pension Funds are Meeting the Challenge (1 MB)

Unlocking Value: The Scope for Environmental, Social and Governance Issues in Private Banking (337 K)

Show Me The Money: Linking Environmental, Social and Governance Issues to Company Value (563 K)

A Legal Framework for the Integration of Environmental, Social and Governance Issues into Institutional Investment (1 MB)

The Materiality of Social, Environmental and Corporate Governance Issues to Equity Pricing (1 MB)

Environmental, Social and Governance Investment Proxy Voting Guidelines (316 K)

Investment Management

Mary Jane McQuillen

Director, Portfolio Manager, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance Investment

14 years of investment industry experience

See Mary Jane McQuillen's Profile

Karoline Barwinski

Assistant Vice President, Environmental, Social and Governance Investment

3 years of investment industry experience

See Karoline Barwinski's Profile

Watch Video

Mary Jane and Karoline discuss the ESG Program's investment strategy.

For more information on our investment offerings, please contact Sean Oakes or Andrew Goldsmith at 1.800.691.6960 or Institutional@ClearBridgeAdvisors.com

All investments are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

There is no guarantee investment objectives will be met.