Manager Overview

Australian Ethical is a publicly listed funds management company, which has a long history of actively seeking out investments that are positive for society and the environment and restricting investments in, what it considers, harmful investments. Since pioneering ethical investment in Australia in 1986, Australian Ethical has grown and continued to manage investments and superannuation on behalf of its investors aligned with its Ethical investment approach. The Australian Ethical Charter, unchanged since 1986, forms part of its constitution and not only guides Australian Ethical's investment choices but underpins its own business practices.

Australian Ethical strives to be a leader among ethical and responsible funds and is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Australian Ethical is one of the founding B Corporations in Australia and in 2014 the first company listed on the ASX to receive B Corporation certification.

Manager's responsible investing approach

Australian Ethical is a publicly listed funds management company with a long history of prioritising ethical investments. Pioneering ethical investment in Australia in 1986, it has grown to manage investments and superannuation for over 120,000 investors.

Australian Ethical is one of Australia's leading ethical fund managers, focusing on responsible investment in well-managed ethical companies to deliver competitive financial performance and positive societal and environmental impacts. At Australian Ethical, the belief is that investing in assets with positive impacts while restricting negative ones can create a beneficial influence on the planet and its inhabitants. These beliefs have shaped its investment philosophy and business practices since its inception, driving the pursuit of ethical investing goals and the development and application of Ethical Criteria in accordance with investors' best interests, including their financial well-being.