At the forefront of responsible investing since 1970

You can trust that for us sustainability isn’t just a fad. It’s something we’ve been doing for decades. As far back as the 1970s we were holding companies to account by voting at their annual meetings.

For us, responsible investment is a way to get the best possible return for you in the long term. We’ve always believed that companies that conduct their business in a responsible and sustainable way are more likely to succeed over time, benefiting both you and society. Bad practices don’t just hit the headlines, they hit the bottom line as well.

Building trust and delivering value

In partnership with The Investment Association and ITN Productions, this four-minute Aviva Investors video highlights the crucial role of asset managers to create a more sustainable world.

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How we do it

Investment integration

We work together with fund managers and analysts, customising environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration across our investment process, to deliver improved investment outcomes for clients.

Active stewardship

We use our influence through engagement and voting to promote sustainable business practices, gain insight and reduce investment risk. And we’re not afraid to call out bad performance.

Contributing to a changing world

The financial system is failing and we can’t wait on the sidelines. We voice our concerns to governments and regulators around the world to build a future we want to retire into.

Our ESG approach

Responsible investing highlights

More ESG champions

We grew our internal Responsible Investment Officer Network to more than 40 investment professionals.

Promoted good business practices

We engaged 1,954 companies around the world and voted against 27% of management resolutions including 49% of pay proposals.

Recognised leadership

Aviva received the United Nations Foundation Leadership Award in recognition of our work to support the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our team

Steve Waygood

Chief Responsible Investment Officer

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Abigail Herron

Global Head of Responsible Investment

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Mirza Baig

Global Head of Governance

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Marte Borhaug

Global Head of ESG Investment Solutions

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Doris Ko

ESG Operations Manager

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Rebecca Vine

Senior Corporate Governance Analyst

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Eugenie Mathieu

Senior SRI Analyst

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Rick Stathers

Senior SRI Analyst

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Richard Butters

SRI Analyst

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Sora Utzinger

SRI Analyst

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Louise Piffaut

ESG Analyst

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Natalia Rajewska

ESG Analyst

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Documents

Investment risk

The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up. Investors may not get back the orginal amount invested.

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Our approach

Responsible investment helps us deliver better risk-adjusted returns for you in the long run.

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Annual review

As part of the wider Aviva group, we always focus on the issues that matter most to everyone.

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