EN United States Client Portal About Us Strategies Funds Viewpoints Institute Newsroom Contact Barings' Commitment to Operational Net Zero - Watch Now Home / About US / Investing Responsibly Sustainability About Us Sustainability Barings Social Impact Our History Careers at Barings Locations “At Barings, we strive to act responsibly today in order to help deliver a sustainable tomorrow. Building a sustainable world for future generations requires constant evolution and long-term collaboration to drive lasting positive impacts for our people and our planet.” Sarah Munday, Director of Sustainability Barings' Approach to Sustainability ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) We have made ESG integration a core tenet of our research and investment process. This gives us a more holistic understanding of the complex issues, risks and value drivers that may impact our clients' portfolios over time. Learn more CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP We believe deeply in the “doing well by doing good” mantra, and think of our sustainability activities as a journey, not a destination. This has driven a long-term commitment to being leaders in corporate citizenship—in support of mobilizing private capital to achieve positive social outcomes in the community. Learn more ACTIVE OWNERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT As an active investor and fiduciary, we believe in active ownership and engagement with the companies in which we invest, and vote proxies on behalf of our advisory clients. Our Sustainability Policy We believe that by incorporating information on sustainability into our business practices and investment decisions, we can help create a sustainable economy, environment and society. Our sustainability policy guides our business and the active management and responsible stewardship of our investments—across all our asset classes and geographies. Learn More Signatory Relationships BARINGS IS SIGNATORY TO: The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) AS A MEMBER OF THE UNGC, WE SUPPORT THE UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS—A HELPFUL FRAMEWORK FOR HOW WE THINK ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY, AS WELL AS OUR OWN CORPORATE BEHAVIOR AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. Industry Partnerships Dedicated Resources Barings created a dedicated internal ESG Working Group that comprises over 25 professionals across the business to guide our process. We engage an industry-leading external ESG research partner to supplement our rigorous internal research—which provides access to ESG ratings for over 6,400 companies, 11,800 issuers and 400,000 securities globally. We have a dedicated Director of Sustainability, responsible for developing and overseeing the firm’s platform including ESG integration, partnerships and industry commitments, and employee education. Documents & Reports BARINGS' MOST RECENTLY AVAILABLE REPORTS: Barings Sustainability Policy PRI 2020 Transparency Report PRI 2020 Assessment Report Barings' UK Gender Pay Gap Report Barings' Office Environmental Report Public Equities - ESG Integration & Active Engagement Policy Principal Adverse Impact Statement 2020 Company Engagement on ESG Issues United Nations Global Compact LIBOR Update CCPA Request Investment Policies Privacy Notice Cookies Notice Terms & Conditions Sitemap About Us Sustainability Barings Social Impact Our History Careers at Barings Locations Strategies Public Fixed Income Public Equities Private Credit Real Estate Private Equity Funds Viewpoints Streaming Income Podcast Institute Newsroom Senior Leadership Team Press Releases News Alerts Contact The opinions and other information contained herein, whether express or implied are made in good faith in relation to the facts known at the time of preparation and are subject to change without notice. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. This material should not be construed as a recommendation, and Barings is not soliciting any action based upon such information. Additionally, the strategies and funds may not be available to all investor types in all jurisdictions. In some jurisdictions this website may contain advertising. Copyright © 2021 Barings. The BARINGS name and logo design are trademarks of Barings and are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries around the world. All rights are reserved. X We use cookies on our website to provide you with the best experience. By proceeding to our site you agree to our Cookies Notice and our site Terms and Conditions.