OUR APPROACH
Why ESG?
We analyze material environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as a part of our investment research to better understand long-term risks and opportunities as we strive to maximize returns for our investors.
Deciding what ESG issues matter most
Because ESG can cover a wide range of issues, we developed a three-part process to integrate ESG into our investment approach, The Capital System™.
Research & Investment Frameworks
Reflect material ESG considerations in
25+ sectors.
Monitoring Process
Uses available third-party data to flag a subset of investments in certain asset classes* for further research and review.
Engagement & Proxy Voting
Involves engaging with issuers on material ESG risks and opportunities and voting proxies solely in the financial interests of our clients.
WHY CAPITAL GROUP?
Our integrated ESG approach
Long-term focus is a core part of The Capital System and fits naturally with the time horizon often associated with ESG considerations. We believe that integrating material ESG information as part of investment decision-making can help improve long-term outcomes for investors.
LONG TERM
For ESG, taking the long view is crucial. We’ve been long-term investors for 93 years.
DEDICATED ESG TEAM
We have 40+ ESG specialists and 20+ data scientists focused on proprietary research, tools and analysis.
INTEGRATED
Our portfolio managers and investment analysts work to integrate material ESG considerations in their investment decision-making.
Source: Capital Group. Data as of December 31, 2024.
RESOURCES
ESG reports and disclosures
ESG
ESG at Capital Group
Learn about ESG at Capital Group and how our research-driven investment approach integrates material environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities.
ESG DISCLOSURES
Learn more about Capital Group's ESG policy statement, proxy voting guidelines, industry-related initiatives and other disclosures below.
Key term glossary
Corporate bond: A type of debt security issued by a corporation in order to raise financing for a variety of reasons, such as ongoing operations, expansions or mergers and acquisitions.
Engagement: The process whereby companies connect with their shareholders. The process typically includes participating in quarterly investor calls or in-person meetings. From an asset manager’s perspective, engagements are conducted to exchange views on material issues and gain a better understanding of the company, all with a view to protecting and growing the value of investments for the benefit of fund unitholders.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG): A set of considerations related to environmental, social and governance issues that could have a material impact on the value of an investment over time.
Governance: The system of rules, practices and processes by which a company or issuer is directed and controlled, typically through a board of directors and company management.
Issuer: A legal entity that develops, registers and sells securities to finance its operations. Issuers may be corporations, investment trusts, or governments.
Material: ESG-related issues that are likely to affect the value of an investment over time.
Municipal bond: Debt security issued by a state, municipality or county to finance its capital expenditures, including the construction of highways, bridges or schools.
Proxy voting: A proxy vote authorizes a person or firm to cast a vote on behalf of the issuing company’s shareholder. Proxies typically are used by shareholders to elect a company’s board of directors, select independent auditors, approve executive compensation, and vote on other management- or shareholder-sponsored proposals.
Sovereign bond: A debt security issued by a national government.
Third-party data: Data provided by external vendors or data aggregators. Sources of data include company reports and proxy statements. Other sources include government databases, NGO reports, financial news, social media and company reviews.
*As of December 31, 2024, monitoring applies to corporate, sovereign and select municipal bond holdings.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in investment funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Investment funds are not guaranteed or covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. For investment funds other than money market funds, their values change frequently. For money market funds, there can be no assurances that the fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the fund will be returned to you. Past performance may not be repeated.
Analysis of material ESG issues, alongside other considerations, helps us identify investment risks and opportunities. They can be, but are not necessarily, determinative to an investment decision.
Unless otherwise indicated, any Capital Group information referenced above reflects the Capital Group global organization.
For informational purposes only; not intended to provide tax, legal or financial advice.
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Capital Group funds are offered in Canada by Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc., part of Capital Group, a global investment management firm originating in Los Angeles, California in 1931. Capital Group manages equity assets through three investment groups. These groups make investment and proxy voting decisions independently. Fixed income investment professionals provide fixed income research and investment management across the Capital organization; however, for securities with equity characteristics, they act solely on behalf of one of the three equity investment groups.