What companies do you exclude from portfolios?

Investment Strategy
Exclusions
Comprehensive overview of our exclusion criteria covering product-based and conduct-based screening.
Published

August 31, 2024

We exclude companies involved in:

Product-Based Exclusions

  • Fossil Fuels: Oil, gas, coal extraction and infrastructure
  • Weapons & Defense: Military contractors and weapons manufacturers
  • Factory Farming: Industrial animal agriculture
  • Tobacco & Gambling: Production, distribution, and related services

Conduct-Based Exclusions

  • Poor Governance: Companies with systematic ESG failures
  • Human Rights Violations: Direct harm to people and communities
  • Environmental Misconduct: Climate and environmental damage
  • Financial Misconduct: Predatory and exploitative practices

Impact Scale

Our comprehensive screening excludes approximately 57% of S&P 500 companies, ensuring every investment meets our rigorous ethical standards.

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