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It is common to see the terms ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and Sustainability used interchangeably, but there are some differences to note between the two. Sustainability for companies means ensuring their whole value chain has a positive impact on the environment and society. Sustainability is often used as an umbrella term, whereas ESG principles are more specific.
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) focuses on the environmental and social effects of investments. As a result, SRI invloves a combination of exclusionary screening alongside various Environmental, Social, and Governance approaches to identify material risks and growth opportunities.
For more information, please see our glossary of SRI terms below.
Exclude stocks and themes that are not aligned with your principles
Integrate ESG principles into your portfolio
Investing with the purpose of creating a socially responsible impact with your money
As with all our other portfolios, our SRI portfolios are diversified across asset classes and investment managers. However, for our SRI portfolios we typically engage with investment managers who are signatories to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). A dedicated SRI Committee is responsible for the Davy SRI offering.
There are three Davy SRI GPS funds (Global Portfolio Strategies), which offer three distinct portfolios with different investment objectives. Each fund has a different risk profile, allowing you to select a fund which best suits your investment needs and goals.
The asset allocations shown are approximations within a range. Please refer to the factsheets for current asset allocations.
If you choose to invest in these funds, you are responsible for understanding the associated risks and for making your own decision in respect of the funds before you invest.
For investors who prioritise less risk. It follows a strategy which aims for lower volatility, but which could result in lower returns over the medium-to-long term.
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Sustainability Related Disclosure
Investors who have a moderate approach to risk, with a balance between lower volatility and higher volatility assets.
Investors who have longer term investment objectives, and who are willing to accept a higher degree of volatility to pursue higher returns over this period.
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Prospectus
Please ensure that you read and understand the Prospectus, Key Investor Information Documents, Fund Supplements and Information Memorandum which provide details on each fund’s investment objective, risks, fees and conflicts of interest. The fund factsheets also provide supplementary information on each fund’s performance and current asset allocation.
* These figures are estimates and may vary. Administrator Fee is 0.085% per annum and Custodian Fee is 0.0175% per annum, both subject to minimums. Davy Account Fees apply separately. Davy does not charge any transaction costs on trades within the Davy SRI GPS Funds but does receive an annual management charge. Certain fees are paid centrally out of the assets of the fund including Directors fees (max. €40,000 plus VAT per annum) and Establishment Expenses (approx. €45,800). The underlying funds in which the funds may invest will also be subject to their own fees and expenses.
Davy SRI GPS Funds fees and charges apply.
Davy Select account fees and charges apply.
Davy Select is designed for investors at all stages of their financial journey, who are comfortable making their own investment decisions without advice.
The environmental factor in ESG considers both how a company impacts the environment and how environmental factors impact the company. The major environmental challenges are climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation and resource depletion.
While the environment quite rightly commands a lot of attention, social issues are equally in the spotlight for investors. Human rights, diversity and inclusion, equal pay, avoiding exploitative labour and modern slavery present major risks and opportunities for business across complex global supply chains.
Stakeholders are increasingly holding companies to a higher standard of governance, demanding that they demonstrate a real commitment to being part of the solution and not the problem. Regulation is also evolving at a rapid pace; as part of the EU Taxonomy, 2021 saw the launch of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Reporting Directive (SFDR) and, in the UK, mandatory Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is now required for all premium-listed UK companies.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will require all listed PLCs, large companies and SMEs to disclose detailed key performance information across a range of environmental, social and governance factors, all of which should be certified.
The gender pay gap is the difference between the average gross hourly earnings of men and women expressed as a percentage of the average gross hourly earnings of men.
GRI has developed a comprehensive set of standards for voluntary sustainability reporting.
The IFRS Foundation is an international organisation which develops accounting and sustainability standards through two boards, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
The Net-Zero Standard from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) provides the framework for corporate long-term net zero emissions target setting.
Principles for Responsible Investment is a United Nations supported international network of investors working together to implement its six aspirational principles.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The SDGs were agreed in 2015 by the UN General Assembly and are to be achieved by 2030.
Davy GPS Funds are 3 risk rated portfolios managed by Davy experts and are examples of funds available. Davy SRI GPS Funds are 3 risk rated portfolios that incorporate socially responsible investments and are managed by Davy experts.
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Warning: Davy Select is designed for investors who are comfortable making their own investment decisions, without financial advice; this is known as "Execution-Only". Execution-Only is not for everyone. You should ensure that you fully understand any investment and the associated risks before making a decision to invest. Alternatively, Davy can arrange for you to open a different type of account, where we can advise you in relation to investment decisions, or where we can manage investments on your behalf.
Warning: The Davy SRI GPS Funds are not investment recommendations or investment advice and the criteria used to select these funds may not be consistent with your own preferences or objectives.
Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up and you may lose some or all of the money you invest. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. Investments denominated in a currency other than your base currency may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates.
Warning: The information on this page is not a recommendation or investment research. It does not purport to be financial advice and does not take into account the investment objectives, knowledge and experience or financial situation of any particular person. Prospective investors should determine whether an investment is appropriate to their own personal circumstances.
Warning: Tax information provided/discussed is by way of general guidance only and is neither exhaustive nor definitive and is subject to change without notice. It is not a substitute for professional tax advice. Please note that Davy does not provide tax advice. You should consult your own tax advisor about the rules that apply in your individual circumstances.
