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This brief paper aims to set out some of the considerations behind the question of ethical investing, particularly focused on Charities.

ESG Questions

May 18/05/2020

The self-styled #ESGolympics (Environmental, Social and Governance) caused a stir in sustainable investing circles earlier this year.

Our External Advisory Committee is to provide impartial oversight on how we incorporate environmental, social and governance issues into our decision-making.

We conducted a survey to gather evidence to develop our understanding of what we think is happening in the economy and how it is impacting our investee companies.

In an economy faltering due to COVID-19, we look at how climate change risks sliding down the political agenda and what investors can do about it.

Voting Policy 2020

April 07/04/2020

We have made changes to our Voting Guidelines.

European Stock Story: Castlefield B.E.S.T Sustainable European Fund Manager, Rory Hammerson, comments on Scout24, Germany's leading online property portal.

February saw the latest meeting of Castlefield’s External Advisory Committee in Manchester.

Healthy Markets Initiative

March 17/03/2020

Castlefield are signatories to ShareAction’s Healthy Markets initiative.

Coronavirus Update

March 11/03/2020

What lies ahead for both COVID-19 and its impact on the financial markets & economy.

Chloe Smith outlines Castlefield’s collaborative engagement with the Workforce Disclosure Initiative and our recent involvement in its 2020 webinar on “Hot ESG Topics”.

Chloe Smith delves into the origins of International Women's Day, and summarises what Castlefield are doing to help further the career progression of women.