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ESG focus
We use the term ESG focus to cover products with defined sustainability characteristics relating to environmental and social matters.
What is ESG focus?
All our strategies consider a broad range of issues that could affect their holdings’ long-term growth, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. But some go further to look explicitly for assets with defined sustainability characteristics. That definition may be narrow, for example, alignment with a climate objective or the exclusion of assets that don’t meet environmental or social standards. Or it may be broad, including assets promoting environmental or social outcomes.
How does Baillie Gifford achieve ESG focus?
Our strategies explicitly focus on identifying investments with environmental and/or social characteristics. They achieve this either through reducing negative impacts or promoting positive outcomes. In all cases, the assets must also have the potential to generate strong returns over the long term for you.
For further-reaching goals, you may wish to explore our impact capability.
ESG-focus strategies
Global Alpha Paris Aligned
Climate-conscious investing in exceptional growth companies worldwide, using investment floor insights to find diverse opportunities.Responsible Global Equity Income
We believe in the potential power of dividend compounding for enduring income and long-term capital growth success.Sustainable Growth
Seeking out companies that could benefit society and shareholders, and deliver lasting growth and positive impact for all.
All our investment capabilities
Equity and multi-asset income
Seeking both dependable income and long-term capital growth.Flexible growth
Portfolios containing a mix of firms focused on disruption, steady compounding and timely capital allocation.High growth
Concentrated portfolios of fast-growth companies, typically holding between 25 and 50 stocks.