At Equip we believe in Responsible Investment. While our objective is to maximise the retirement income of our members, we recognise that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are factors which may influence whether this objective is met.

The integration of ESG issues and the application of Responsible Investment (RI) practices into the management of our investment portfolios is consistent with our overall investment beliefs. We believe this approach will enhance the risk adjusted returns for our members over the long term.

The documents below outline our commitment and approach to Responsible Investment and its practical application.

Organisations we're partnered with 

We are a full member and we sit on the The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors' (ACSI) member council. We engage with companies to positively influence their ESG performance and also engage with government, regulators and policy makers to better align financial markets with the interests of long-term investors. 

We are a member of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). The IGCC aims to encourage government policies and investment practices that address the risks and opportunities of climate change.

We are a member of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). GRESB conducts a benchmarking survey which assesses the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios (public, private and direct). We will use the benchmark to engage and monitor the sustainability performance of our property and infrastructure fund managers and management of directly held assets.

We are a member of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), which champions responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. 

We are signatories to the tobacco-free pledge and exclude investment in any tobacco related products or companies.