ESG Is in Our DNA®
ESG refers to an analysis of material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that can impact a company’s investment potential and risk profile.
For some investors, ESG is about values, for others it’s about value. For us, it’s about both.
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Investors use ESG for different reasons:
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Since the launch of our first portfolio in 1991, Miller/Howard Investments has integrated ESG criteria into our investment process.
We take a critical and thorough look at the totality of a company, which includes both detailed financial analysis and robust evaluation of the company’s ESG profile.
ESG Investment Policy
We take a critical and thorough look at the totality of a company.
ESG Report: Integration and Active Ownership 2023-2024
Our annual report provides insight into the quality of company management.
An Integrated Approach to Investing
Active Ownership
Miller/Howard offers income + ESG solutions to meet the needs of a variety of investors.
Disclosure is Fundamental
We believe disclosure can be good for both investors and companies.
What is the company’s strategy to prevent costly incidents?
A voice at the table. The power of the engagement process is to bring concerns to the attention of company management and other shareholders, resulting in dialogue and/or the redress of concerns.
Our engagement goals:
Engagement outcomes include:
We evaluate companies using our Guiding Values in an effort to protect shareholder value, and we may engage companies through our shareholder advocacy program when we identify risks.
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Exemplary Governance & Corporate Citizenship
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Strong Disclosure & Sustainable Resource Management
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Responsible Climate Change Approach
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We actively review and vote all proxy ballots according to our ESG-aligned proxy voting policy.
Proxy voting is an important opportunity to weigh in on critical corporate governance issues that are put to a vote at a company’s annual general meeting.
We believe that strong ethical management of environmental, human, and financial capital is good for business and investors.
We have been a proud signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) since 2007.
Our other partnerships include:
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Miller/Howard’s work supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Board Diversity
Diversity on boards of directors can be an essential component of good governance.
ESG Research & Advocacy TeamLuan Jenifer, Nicole Lee, Patricia Karr Seabrook, Daniel Lee, |
Disclosure
Investment Products: ARE Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • ARE Not Bank Guaranteed
Opinions and estimates offered constitute Miller/Howard Investments' judgment and are subject to change without notice, as are statements of financial market trends, which are based on current market conditions. All investments carry a certain degree of risk, including possible loss of principal. It is important to note that there are risks inherent in any investment and there can be no assurance that any asset class will provide positive performance over any period of time. The material may also contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainty, and there is no guarantee they will come to pass.
The information is from sources deemed to be reliable and is provided strictly for the convenience of our investors and their advisors. These materials are solely informational. Legal, accounting and tax restrictions, transaction costs, and changes to any assumptions may significantly affect the economics of any transaction. The information and analyses contained herein are not intended as tax, legal, or investment advice and may not be suitable for your specific circumstances; accordingly, you should consult your own tax, legal, investment, or other advisors, at both the outset of any transaction and on an ongoing basis, to determine such suitability.
Common stocks do not assure dividend payments. Dividends are paid only when declared by an issuer’s board of directors, and the amount of any dividend may vary over time. Dividend yield is one component of performance and should not be the only consideration for investment.
The returns on a portfolio that utilizes environmental, social, or governance (ESG) criteria for stock selection may be lower or higher than portfolios where ESG factors are not considered, and the investment opportunities available to such portfolios may differ.
Investment Decisions: Do not use this report as the sole basis for investment decisions. Do not select an allocation, investment discipline, or investment manager based on performance alone. Consider, in addition to performance results, other relevant information about each investment manager, as well as matters such as your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon.
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