This means that their assessment of financial materiality – including that of ESG issues – may differ due to factors including investment approach, geographical focus, holding period, portfolio positioning and construction, and risk tolerance.

While this independence of thought is the basis of our approach, there are some overarching views on how ESG issues are integrated where this forms part of the investment process:

  • We believe that the integration of material ESG factors into our investment process will enhance returns for clients over the long term
  • We assess material risks from both a sector and company-specific perspective
  • We use this risk assessment to inform investment decision-making and prioritise engagement with our investee companies
  • We use company meetings as an opportunity to discuss the most material risks with companies’ executive board members as well as periodic stand-alone meetings with dedicated sustainability managers and non-executive directors when appropriate
  • We document investment analysis and company engagement and share these with the wider Artemis investment teams
  • We can explain how factors which can be material such as companies’ environmental performance and governance processes are integrated into our investment decisions

This is a marketing communication. Before making any final investment decisions, and to understand the investment risks involved, refer to the fund prospectus, available in English, and KIID/KID, available in English and in your local language depending on local country registration, from www.artemisfunds.com or www.fundinfo.com.

CAPITAL AT RISK. All financial investments involve taking risk and the value of your investment may go down as well as up. This means your investment is not guaranteed and you may not get back as much as you put in. Any income from the investment is also likely to vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Investment in the funds mentioned concerns the acquisition of units/shares in the funds and not in the underlying assets of the funds.

For further information on the structure of the funds mentioned, visit www.artemisfunds.com/fund-structures.

Artemis does not provide investment advice on the advantages or suitability of its products and no information provided should be viewed in this way. Artemis only provides information about its own products and services and does not advise investors. Should you be unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should consult a suitably qualified professional adviser.

Any research and analysis in this communication has been obtained by Artemis for its own use. Although this communication is based on sources of information that Artemis believes to be reliable, no guarantee is given as to its accuracy or completeness.

Any forward-looking statements are based on Artemis’ current expectations and projections and are subject to change without notice.

Visit www.artemisfunds.com/glossary for an explanation of investment terms.

Issued by: in the UK, Artemis Fund Managers Limited and Artemis Investment Management LLP, which are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; in Germany, AI Management (Europe) GmbH; in Switzerland, Artemis Investment Services (Switzerland) GmbH.