III Member Question Results “Being an UNPRI Signatory” November 14, 2014

Are you a UNPRI Signatory?

How are you incorporating ESG factors into your process?

Which asset classes does your firm apply ESG considerations to? (check all that apply)

To what extent do ESG factors weigh in your investment decision making?

Does your firm apply a different process for each asset class?

Have you seen a noticeable commercial impact (success or failure) as a result of signing on to UNPRI?

What kind of change do you expect from UNPRI regarding reporting requirements?

Who implements the ESG process for your firm?

What level of resources do you dedicate to the UNPRI relationship and reporting?

What is the biggest lesson you have learned from implementing UNPRI at your firm? Becoming a signatory of UNPRI is a reflection of a firm's commitment to the principles of integrating ESG criteria into the investment process. ESG, or material non-financial information, when combined with financial information should allow better informed investment decisions. Knowing facts about the quality of company management and business practices is common sense. More and more consultants and asset owners will demand integration and commitment. Within fixed income, the industry is still evolving and future products will be driven by client demand.