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INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Thursday, November 17, 2022
3:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Brigitte Elke
ROLL CALL : Committee Members Natalie Harnett, Derek Johnson, Debbie Malicoat, Erica
A. Stewart, Anni Wang, and Chair Brigitte Elke
OTHERS PRESENT: David Reeser, Managing Director for PFM Asset Management LLC
Monique S. Spkye, Managing Director for PFM Asset Management LLC,
and Teresa Purrington, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the
agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address.
Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred
to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Investment Oversight Committee of August 11, 2022
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report on Portfolio Performance & Economic
Outlook
Recommendation: Receive and confirm investment policy compliance.
Investment Oversight Committee Agenda for Thursday, November 17, 2022 Page 2
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
3. Staff Updates and agenda forecast
a. JP Morgan Liquidity Solution
b. CAMP Investment options
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Investment Oversight Committee is scheduled for
Thursday , February 9, 2023 , at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California.
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Minutes - Draft
Investment Oversight Committee
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Regular Meeting of the Investment Oversight Committee
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Investment Oversight Committee was called to order on Thursday, May 12,
2022, at 3:04 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by
Member Debbie Malicoat.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Natalie Harnett, Debbie Malicoat, Derek Johnson and
Erica A. Stewart
Absent: Committee Members Anni Wang, and Chair Brigitte Elke
Others Present: David Reeser, Sarah Meacham, and Sarah Walsh, Managing Director for PFM
Asset Management LLC and City Clerk Teresa Purrington
PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
--End of Public Comment--
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Review of Minutes of the Investment Oversight Committee Meeting of May 12, 2022
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HARNETT SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON CARRIED 4-0-2 (COMMITTEE MEMBER WANG
AND CHAIR ELKE ABSENT), to approve the May 12, 2022, minutes, as presented.
City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Minutes - Investment Oversight Committee Minutes of Thursday, August 11, 2022 Page 2
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report on Portfolio Performance & Economic
Outlook
Sarah Meacham, Sarah Walsh, and David Reeser, for PFM Asset Management LLC, provided
an update via PowerPoint presentation and responded to Committee inquiries.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HARNETT, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER STEWART, CARRIED 4-0-2 (COMMITTEE MEMBER WANG
AND CHAIR ELKE ABSENT) recommendation accept the report and adheres to the City’s
policies.
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Investment
Oversight Committee is scheduled for Thursday, November 17 , 20 22, at 3:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: XX/XX/XXXX
Quarterly Investment Report
AS OF September 30, 2022
This report presents the City’s investment portfolio for
the quarter ending September 30,2022.It has been
prepared to comply with regulations contained in
California Government Code Section 53646 .The report
includes all investments managed by the City on its
own behalf as well as for other third-party agencies on
a fiduciary basis such as the Whale Rock Commission.
It also includes all City related investments held by
trustees for bond debt service obligations .As required,
the report provides information on the investment type,
issuer,maturity date,cost,and current market value for
each security.
Market
Considerations
U.S. economic conditions were
characterized by:
•Persistent high inflation
•A deteriorating housing market
•Continued personal consumption
that is impacting household
savings and balance sheets
•Increasing hard recession
probabilities
The Federal Reserve has committed
to a heavy-handed policy
•Expectations have shifted from a
soft landing to a moderate/hard
landing, with increased recession
risks
•Short-term fed funds rate
projected to reach 4.25% to
4.50% by year end
As a result of rising rates and
increased volatility, quarterly and
trailing total returns were negative.
Source: Bloomberg as of September 30, 2022.
1-5 Year Indices
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
3
M
1
Y
2
Y
3
Y
4
Y
5
Y
10
Y
30
YMaturity
U.S. Treasury Yield Curve
September 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
-2.28%-2.17%
-0.85%
-2.18%
-1.84%
-3.0%
-2.5%
-2.0%
-1.5%
-1.0%
-0.5%
0.0%U.S. TreasuryAgencyABSCorp A-AAACorp BBBQ3 2022
What we are
watching…
The overall economic outlook has
deteriorated as recessionary risks
begin to mount. The housing
market cooled, and the combination
of higher prices and borrowing rates
has negatively affected housing
affordability.
Strong jobs reports and cheaper
gasoline prices have helped
consumer confidence, but the direct
impact of higher prices is coming at
the expense of personal balance
sheets.
We expect the Federal Reserve to
implement restrictive monetary
policy through continued rate hikes
and balance sheet reductions. We
are likely to maintain our short-
duration posture and continue to
utilize Treasury allocations to take
advantage of opportunities to
diversify portfolios as they present
themselves.
Source: Federal Reserve, latest economic projections as of September 2022.
0.2%
1.2%
1.7%1.8%
0%
1%
2%
3%
2022 2023 2024 Longer
Run
Change in Real GDP
June Projections Sept Projections
3.8%
4.4%4.4%4.0%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
2022 2023 2024 Longer
Run
Unemployment Rate
June Projections Sept Projections
4.5%
3.1%
2.3%
0%
2%
4%
6%
2022 2023 2024
Core PCE Inflation
June Projections Sept Projections
4.4%4.6%
3.9%
2.5%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
2022 2023 2024 Longer
Run
Federal Funds Rate
June Projections Sept Projections
Current Cash and Investment Summary
The following is a summary of the City’s cash
and investments based on market value, as of
September 30, 2022, compared to the prior
quarter.
Investment Entity September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Percent of Total**
City Held Cash & Investments $45,840,882.40 $58,900,007.26 21%
LAIF Held Investments $69,136,285.63 $69,043,739.64 32%
PFMAM Managed Investments*$98,233,427.05 $99,744,420.25 46%
TOTAL $213,424,862.84 $227,761,093.93***100%
*Figures shown exclude accrued interest. **Details may not add up to total due to rounding. ***Differs from last quarters report due to removal of Trustee Account.
Current Cash and Investment Summar y
There are several factors which
result in changes in cash and
investment balances from
month-to-month and quarter-to-
quarter, dependent on the
receipt of revenues or a large disbursement.
•Some major City revenues are received on a periodic
r ather than a monthly basis. Property Tax is received in
December, January, April, and May of each year.
Transient Occupancy Tax is received monthly but varies
considerably due to seasonality.
•Payments for bonded indebtedness or large capital
p rojects can reduce the portfolio substantially in the
q uarter in which they occur.
•The City pays its CalPERS obligation in a lump sum at
the beginning of the fiscal year to achieve interest
savings.
Factors
Securities
Securities in the City’s
portfolio are priced by
Refinitiv, an independent
pricing service at the end of
every month. In some
cases, the City may have
investments with a current
market value that is greater
or less than the recorded
value. These changes in
market value are due to
fluctuations in the
marketplace having no
effect on yield, as the City
does not intend to sell
securities prior to maturity.
Nevertheless, these market
changes can impact the
total value of the portfolio.
Security Type Market Value
% of
Portfolio
% Change
vs. 6/30/22
Permitted by
Policy
U.S. Treasury 57,032,574.70 58.1%0.5%100%
Federal Agency 23,374,483.35 23.8%5.5%100%
Municipal Obligations 2,049,818.20 2.1%-1.5%30%
Negotiable CDs 1,013,104.07 1.0%-69.8%30%
Corporate Notes 13,469,117.23 13.7%-1.6%30%
Asset-Backed Securities 1,220,273.57 1.2%-27.7%15%
Securities Sub -Total 98,159,371.12
Money Market Fund 74,055.93 0.1%49.60%20%
Accrued Interest 288,323.69
Securities Total 98,521,750.74 100.0%
PFMAM Managed 9/30/2022 6/30/2022
Average Maturity
(Years)2.17 2.07
Effective Duration1 1.97 1.91
Average Market Yield 4.16%2.88%
Total Return
Total return is calculated
based on interest and both
realized and unrealized
changes in market value;
this is expressed as a rate of
return over a specified
period of time based on cost
and is backward -looking.
•Focused on long-t erm
performance and
growth
•Affected by both yield
an d market valu e
fluctuations
•Reflects “true value” of
t he portfolio
•Recommended
ap proach by th e
Government Finance
Officers Association
Total Rate
of Return 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years Since
Inception
City of SLO -1.51%-5.12%-0.39%0.92%
0–5 Treasury
Index -1.70%-5.33%-0.62%0.72%
Variance 0.19%0.21%0.23%0.20%
1Effective duration is the approximate percentage change in price for each 1% change in interest rates.
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Investment Objectives
The investment o bjectives o f t he City o f S an Luis Obispo ar e first, to
provide safety o f p rincipal to ensure the preservation o f capital i n t he
overall portfolio; second, to provide sufficient liquidity to meet all operating
requirements; and third, t o ear n a commensurate rate of r eturn consistent
with the constraints i mposed b y the safety and l iquidity o bjectives. T he
City follows the practice of pooling cash and investments for all funds
under its d irect contr ol. Funds held b y out side fiscal agents und er
provisions o f b ond i ndentures ar e maintained s eparately. Interest ear ned
on p ooled cash and i nvestments i s al located q uarterly to the various
Quarterly Investment Report f unds b ased o n the respective fund’s
average quarterly cash b alance. Interest earned from cash and
investments w ith f iscal ag ents i s credited d irectly to the related accounts.
It is common for g overnments to p ool t he cash and i nvestments of v ari ous
funds to i mpr ove i nvestment p er formance. B y p ooling fund s, t he C ity can
benefit from economies of scale, diversification, liquidity, and ease of
administration. The City uses the services of an investment advisor, PFM
Asset M anagement, to manag e a portion o f t he City’s p ortfolio. T he City’s
strategy is to retain approximately 25% of the portfolio to manage its day-to-
day cash flow needs, while PFMAM’s focus is on longer-term investment
management. In addition, t he City has r etained d irect control o f s everal
investments that had been acquired b efore the City b egan to use
investment ad visors. All i nvestments ar e held b y the City i n a safekeeping
account with Bank o f N ew York M ellon, ex cept f or i nvestments held b y
trustees r elated to b ond f inancings, which ar e held b y ei ther US Bank o r
Bank of N ew York M ellon.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investment Objectives
ESG investing is the process of incorporating the analysis
of non-financial environmental, social, and governance
factors into investment decisions alongside traditional
financial criteria. As set forth in the City’s Investment
Management Plan dated August 18, 2020, it is the City’s
objective to integrate environmental, social, and
governance (“ESG”) factors into investment decisions for
its investment portfolio to the extent practical and
possible.
In order to achieve this objective, the City will apply the
ESG Investment Criteria to the following investments:
Asset-Backed Securities, Bankers’ Acceptances,
Commercial Paper, Corporate, Medium-Term & Bank
Notes, and Negotiable Bank Deposit Obligations.
The ESG investment criteria is based on ESG Risk
Ratings, industry and sub-industry definitions, and sub-
industry rankings as provided by Sustainalytics.
1. Market Value includes accrued interest as of September 30, 2022.
Source: Sustainalytics. Please see important disclosures at the end of this presentation.
ESG
Performance SummaryQ3 2022
ESG Rated Portfolio
23/30 issuers with a MV of $98.4 million1
Green shades are ESG-rated sectors
$39,200,940 (40%)
58%
2%
24%
14%
1%
1%
Sector Allocation
U.S. Treasury
Municipal
Federal Agency & MBS
Corporate Notes
Certificates of Deposit
ABS
0 20 40 60 80 100
Management
Exposur e
ESGRiskRating
0%
52%45%
3%0%0%
47%50%
3%0%
Sustainalytics’ characterizations of ESG performance
Source: Sustainalytics. Data as of September 30, 2022, and June 30, 2022 , as indicated. Please see important disclosures at the end of
this presentation.
ESG Quarter -
Over -Quarter Summary Comparison ESG
Risk Rating
21.0
Negligible Low Medium High Severe
21.3
9/30/22 6/30/22
Exposure
Management
Low Medium High
Weak Average Strong
41.9 42.0
52.651.9
•On average, the portfolio
maintained medium ESG risk as
of September 30, 2022
•The portfolio’s ESG risk
exposure score remained within
the medium range. A lower ESG
exposure score generally
reduces ESG risk
•The portfolio’s ESG
management rating improved
during the quarter, once again
moving further into the strong
range. Higher management
scores generally reduce ESG
risk
29.0 21.0 20.6 24.6 16.6 14.9 24.7 18.8 17.3 14.80
10
20
30
40
ESG Risk Rating by Industry
Portfolio holdings and Sustainalytics data as of September 30, 2022. “ESG Risk Rating by Industry” represents the market value-weighted
average ESG risk rating for each industry, as classified by Sustainalytics. “Industry Distribution” charts show the total number of issuers per
industry and the allocation as percentage of portfolio market value.
Industry
Diversification
Average ESG Risk Rating = 21.0
Universe Average ESG Risk Rating by Industry
3 5 3 1 1 1 2 4 1 21
Industry Distribution
(# of Issuers)
3%60%11%7%
2%
1%
3%8%
1%
3%
(Allocation % of Market Value )
Source: Sustainalytics and the Investment Policy Statement as of September 30, 2022. Changes in approved list shown reflect issuers eligible
for purchase in the portfolio based on ESG criteria and IPS limitations but may not be held by the client.
Top Changes
in ESG Risk Ratings in Q3
Largest Decreases in ESG Risk Rating
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
Bank of America Corporation
Mastercard Incorporated
↓0.5
↓0.3
↓0.3
21.0
26.8
17.0
Largest Increases in ESG Risk Rating
Walt Disney Co
Intel Corp
Adobe Systems Inc
14.9
17.3
12.7
↑0.7
↑0.5
↑0.2
Exposure
Management
Exposure
Management
0.0
↑0.7
Exposure
Management
0.0
↑0.7
Exposure
Management
↑3.0
↑4.6
Exposure
Management
0.0
↓1.2
Exposure
Management
0.0
↓0.6
↓0.3
↑0.7
Holdings as of
September 30, 2022 –Sorted By ESG Risk Rating
Source: Sustainalytics. Holdings as of September 30, 2022. Quarter-over-quarter (“QoQ”) change in ESG risk rating reflects the overall
change in risk rating for each issuer, as defined by Sustainalytics, from September 30, 2022 to June 30, 2022 . Issuers with “-” under ESG
contributions means data not available.
Issuer % Weight Subindustry Subindustry
Percentile
ESG
Risk
Rating
9/30/22
QoQ
Change
in ESG
Rating
Contributions
E S G
CarMax Inc.0.6%Automotive Retail 12 12.0 --65%35%
The Home Depot Inc 0.8%
Home
Improvement
Retail
16 12.5 -29%41%30%
Adobe Systems Inc 0.6%
Enterprise and
Infrastructure
Software
3 12.7 +0.2 17%44%39%
Target Corp 0.7%Department Stores 7 14.5 (0.2)16%50%34%
Walt Disney Co 0.5%Movies and
Entertainment 19 14.9 +0.7 -50%50%
Deere & Co 0.7%Agricultural
Machinery 8 16.6 -19%41%40%
Mastercard
Incorporated 0.6%Data Processing 18 17.0 (0.3)4%45%51%
Intel Corp 0.6%
Semiconductor
Design and
Manufacturing
5 17.3 +0.5 28%32%40%
Federal National
Mortgage
Association
13.2%Thrifts and
Mortgages 12 18.3 --59%41%
Federal Home Loan
Bank System 2.5%Consumer Finance 10 18.8 --53%47%
Bank of New York
Mellon Corp 0.9%
Asset
Management and
Custody Services
12 21.0 (0.5)6%41%53%
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Company 0.3%Biotechnology 6 22.7 (0.1)-68%32%
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp 7.3%Thrifts and
Mortgages 26 23.2 --57%43%
Barclays PLC 1.0%Diversified Banks 32 24.3 -7%32%61%
Holdings as of
September 30, 2022 –Sorted By ESG Risk Rating
Source: Sustainalytics. Holdings as of September 30, 2022. Quarter-over-quarter (“QoQ”) change in ESG risk rating reflects the overall
change in risk rating for each issuer, as defined by Sustainalytics, from September 30, 2022 to June 30, 2022 . Issuers with “-” under ESG
contributions means data not available.
Issuer % Weight Subindustry Subindustry
Percentile
ESG
Risk
Rating
9/30/22
QoQ
Change
in ESG
Rating
Contributions
E S G
Walmart Inc.2.7%Food Retail 38 24.6 -17%56%27%
Pfizer Inc 1.1%Pharmaceuticals 6 25.2 (0.1)11%53%35%
Federal Farm Credit
Banks Consolidated
Systemwide Bonds
0.8%Consumer Finance 47 25.7 ----
Bank of America
Corporation 1.5%Diversified Banks 40 26.8 (0.3)5%42%53%
Toyota Motor Corp 0.9%Automobiles 53 28.9 -25%38%36%
Honda Motor Co Ltd 0.4%Automobiles 54 29.0 -28%43%29%
JPMorgan Chase &
Co.1.1%Diversified Banks 49 29.0 +0.1 3%44%52%
Amazon.com Inc 1.1%Online and Direct
Marketing Retail 93 30.3 -23%43%33%
Nissan Motor Co Ltd 0.0%Automobiles 82 31.7 -29%42%29%
Socially
Responsible Investment Policy
In addition to the ESG criteria,
the City’s Socially Responsible
Investment (SRI) Policy
restricts from the portfolio
issuers who generate revenue
from casinos, gambling,
racetracks, brewery,
wine/spirits, tobacco,
electronic cigarette, or
tobacco-related products, or
who support the direct
production or drilling of fossil
fuels. The tables to the right
show the Bloomberg Industry
Classifications (“BICS”) for all
the portfolio’s holdings.
Issuer Sector (BICS)
Carmax Auto Owner Trust Automobiles Manufacturing
Honda Auto Receivables Automobiles Manufacturing
Nissan Auto Receivables Automobiles Manufacturing
Toyota Motor Corp Automobiles Manufacturing
Barclays PLC Banks
Mastercard Inc Consumer Finance
Bank of America Co Diversified Banks
JP Morgan Chase & Co Diversified Banks
Los Angeles Community College District Education
San Diego Community College District Education
University of California Education
The Walt Disney Corporation Entertainment Content
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Financial Services
California Earthquake Authority Financing & Development
State of California General Government
State of Maryland General Government
Issuer Sector (BICS)
FFCB Government Agencies
FHLB Government Agencies
FHLMC Government Agencies
FNMA Government Agencies
Deere & Company Machinery Manufacturing
Target Corp Mass Merchants
Wal -Mart Stores Inc Mass Merchants
Bristol -Myers Squibb Co Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc Pharmaceuticals
Amazon.com Inc Retail -Consumer Discretionary
Home Depot Inc Retail -Consumer Discretionary
Intel Corporation Semiconductors
Adobe Inc Software & Services
U.S. Treasury Sovereigns
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Transportation
Source: Bloomberg. BICs is an industry classification system developed and utilized by Bloomberg that classifies securities
based on business, economic function, and other characteristics.
Distribution List
City C ouncil
Erica A. Stewart
Mayor
Carlyn Christianson
Council Member
Jan Marx
Council Member
Andy P ease
Council Member
Michelle Shor esman
Council Member
Investment Oversight
Committee
Erica A. Stewart
Mayor
Anni Wang
Public Member
Derek Johnson
City Manager
Brigitte Elke
Director of Finance
Debbie Malicoat
Accounting Manager/Controller
Natalie Harnett
Principal Financial Analyst—Budget
Independent Auditor
Badawi & Associates
PFM Asset
Management LLC
Monique Spyke
Managing Director
Appendix
-Additional ESG Information
-ESG Themes Information
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Federal Agency & MBS
Certificates of Deposit
Corporate Notes
ABS
ESG Risk Rating
Source: Sustainalytics. Data as of September 30, 2022. Bars represent the range of held issuers’ ESG risk rating that fall under each sector,
and lines indicate the sectors market value-weighted average ESG risk rating. Please see important disclosures at the end of this
presentation.
ESG Risk
Rating by Sector
Maximum
Medium
ESG Risk Score
Maximum Permitted
ESG Risk Score
(Top Subindustry
Performer)
22.5
20.6
24.3
20.1
ESG Themes Glossary
ESG Theme Theme Description Key Indicators
Environment
Carbon Output &
Energy Use
Refers to a company’s management of risks
related to its energy efficiency and
greenhouse gas emissions in its operation
as well as its products and services in the
production phase and during the product
use phase
•Carbon intensity
•Renewable energy use
•Env. Mgt. System certification
•GHG reporting / risk management
•Hazardous products
•Sustainable products & services
Waste & Pollution
Evaluates the management of emissions
and releases from a company’s own
operations to air, water, and land, excluding
greenhouse gas emissions
•Emergency response program
•Solid waste management
•Effluent management
•Radioactive waste management
•Hazardous waste management
•Non -GHG air emissions programs
•Oil spill disclosure & performance
•Recycled material use
Resource Use &
Biodiversity
Analyzes how efficiently and effectively a
company uses its raw material inputs and
water in production. It also encompasses
how a company manages the impact of its
operations on land, ecosystems, and wildlife
•Biodiversity programs
•Deforestation programs / polices
•Site closure & rehabilitation
•Water intensity & risk management
•Forest certifications
•Supplier environmental programs / certifications
•Sustainable agriculture programs
Community
Impact
(Environmental)
Evaluates the community impact from an
environmental risk perspective based on an
assessment of Community Relations,
Products & Services, Occupational Health
and Safety, and Product Governance
•Env Impact –Community Relations
•Env Impact –Products & Services
•Env Impact –Occupational Health and Safety
•Env Impact –Product Governance
ESG Theme Theme Description Key Indicators
Social
Human Capital
Management
Evaluates the management of risks
related to human rights, labor rights,
equality, talent development,
employee retention, and labor health
and safety
•Discrimination policy
•Diversity programs
•Gender pay equality / disclosures
•Employee development
•Supply chain management / standards
•Human rights policies & programs
•Employee health & safety
Product
Governance
Focuses on the management of
risks related to product quality,
safety, wellness, and nutrition, as
well as customer data privacy &
cybersecurity
•Product & service safety programs /
certifications
•Data privacy management
•Media & advertising ethics policy
•Organic products / GMO policy
•Product health statement
Community
Impact (Social)
Assesses how companies engage
with local communities and their
management of access to essential
products or services to
disadvantaged communities or
groups
•Equitable pricing and availability
•Access to health care
•Price transparency
•Human rights / indigenous policy
•Community involvement programs
•Noise management
ESG Financial Integration
& Resilience*
Analyzes financial stability and
issues that pose systemic risks and
potential external costs to society in
the financial services industry. Also
measures ESG activities by financial
institutions
•Systemic risk management / reporting
•Tier 1 capital
•Leverage ratio
•Responsible investment / asset management
•Underwriting standards
•Financial inclusion
•Credit & loan standards
•Green buildings investments
ESG Themes Glossary
ESG Themes Glossary
ESG Theme Theme Description Key Indicators
Governance Corporate
Governance
Evaluates a company’s rules, policies, and
practices with a focus on how a company's
board of directors manages and oversees
the operations of a company. Also assesses
the management of general professional
ethics and lobbying activities
•Board/management quality & integrity
•Board structure
•Ownership & shareholder rights
•Remuneration
•Audit & financial reporting
•Stakeholder governance
•Bribery & corruption policies / programs
•Money laundering policy
•Whistleblower programs
•Business ethics programs
•Political involvement policy
•Lobbying and political expenses
Disclosures
This material is based on information obtained from sources generally believed to be reliable and available to the public, however
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purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or a specific recommendation.All statements as to what will or may
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