Manager Overview

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (Australia) Pty Limited ACN 122 040 037 AFSL 314182 ("Sub-Investment Manager") is the Australian business of Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM") which is the asset management division of Morgan Stanley and leads the firm's work in global investment, offering investment and risk management solutions to investors worldwide. As of March 31, 2021, MSIM managed US$1.4 trillion in assets for its clients. The investment strategies span the risk/return spectrum across geographies, investment style and asset classes including equity and fixed income, alternatives and private markets. The Morgan Stanley Global Sustain strategy is managed by MSIM's International Equity Team. Investing in quality companies has underpinned the International Equity team investment approach for over 20 years.

Manager's responsible investing approach

Morgan Stanley's sustainable investing philosophy is anchored on the belief that there is a spectrum of approaches to utilize material environmental, social and governance (ESG) information and criteria to deliver strong returns for clients. It is committed to ESG-informed investment decision making and seeks to leverage its influence to drive better investment performance alongside improved sustainability practices and outcomes through thoughtful, value-added investee engagement. Morgan Stanley offers a variety of sustainable investing options, from funds that integrate ESG factors as an intrinsic part of the investment process, to thematic Sustainable Funds that seek to achieve attractive financial returns alongside positive impact.