In February 2016, Matthews Asia became a signatory to the UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), principles that when implemented, contribute to developing a more sustainable global financial system. By doing so, we commit ourselves to consider the investment implications of ESG issues within our portfolio management and decision-making processes, when appropriate and consistent with our fiduciary duties. We believe consideration of ESG issues is particularly relevant to Asia, where we find many of the world’s sustainability challenges—and potential solutions.

Since our founding in 1991, a cornerstone of our investment process has been a focus on identifying companies that adhere to good corporate governance practices with respect to minority shareholders. The broader consideration of environmental and social issues into the investment approach is a natural evolution of that investment process.

To learn more about the UNPRI, visit unpri.org.

Read more about our Responsible Investment Approach.