As we navigate an increasingly complex investment landscape, social considerations have emerged as material drivers of both risk and opportunity across our portfolio holdings. Through a comprehensive materiality analysis of 118 listed Australian and global companies, and nearly 200 ESG engagements in 2024, three social issues stand out as having significant potential impacts on investment returns: mental health and psychosocial safety, First Nations heritage management, and human rights concerns and incidents. This report outlines the materiality of these issues, their interface with our Australian equity portfolios and how we view and manage potential investment implications.
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Jessica Cairns
Head of ESG & Sustainability
Three critical social issues reshaping Australian investment risks in 2025
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