Cbus believes that companies that act in a responsible way will perform better over the longer-term. Because your super is a long-term investment, it makes sense for us , and our investment managers, to consider environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues before we invest in a company.  We consider these issues alongside traditional financial factors when we make investment decisions.

The United Nations Principals for Responsible Investment

Signing up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment is an important part of our commitment to investing responsibly. The principles were developed to provide a framework for the investment community to achieve better long-term returns and more sustainable markets by considering environmental, social and corporate governance issues in their investment decision making. Cbus is currently working towards implementing the principles.  More information about the Principles is available at www.unpri.org

Australian Council of Superannuation Investors

Cbus is a Founding Member of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) the peak corporate governance body for institutional investors in Australia.  ACSI provides independent research and advice to superannuation funds on the environmental, social and corporate governance risk of companies in which they invest.  Cbus subscribes to ACSI’s proxy voting service.  More information about ACSI is available at www.acsi.org.au

Investor Group on Climate Change

Cbus is a member and on the executive of the Investor Group on Climate Change.  The Investor Group on Climate Change aims to ensure that the risks and opportunities associated with climate change are incorporated into investment decisions for the ultimate benefit of members.  Click here for more information about the Investor Group on Climate Change www.igcc.org.au.

Carbon Disclosure Project

Cbus is a signatory to the Carbon Disclosure Project.  This is a global project that asks top companies around the world to report information on their carbon emissions.  This information helps investors to assess whether companies have a good understanding of their potential liabilities once regulation to reduce carbon emissions is introduced.

ESG Research Australia 

Cbus is a member and on the executive of ESG Research Australia.  This is an organisation that aims to increase the amount of research that brokers and financial analysts undertake on the ways that environmental, social and governance issues impact on the companies we invest in.