Accountability and transparency
Our overarching responsible investment approach is established and monitored by the IFM Board. Management is responsible for the execution of this strategy, ensuring environmental, social and governance risks are reflected in our risk management frameworks and plans at the corporate and investment levels.
We believe good governance throughout our investment and corporate decision-making processes support rigour and accountability.
Sustainable investing and governance reporting
We are committed to transparent communication to our investors and stakeholders across our investment strategies and corporate activities.
Annual Sustainability Report
Annual publication to provide investors and other industry and community stakeholders with an integrated view of our approach, activities and outcomes across sustainability considerations.
Sustainable Investing Guidelines
These Guidelines seek to define our sustainable investing approach. They generally apply to IFM’s funds across Infrastructure Equity, Debt Investments, Private Equity, Listed Equities and Real Estate.
Australian Listed Equities Stewardship Report
Six-monthly report on our engagement and proxy voting activity in relation to Australian equities.
EU SFDR Disclosure
Environmental and social considerations for our global infrastructure portfolio in accordance with the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report
Each year, we are required to report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) to promote gender equity in Australian workplaces. WGEA is an Australian government statutory authority established under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.
UK tax strategy
UK Tax Strategy required under Schedule 19 of the UK Finance Act 2016.
Business ethics contact line
Our commitment to integrity and compliance with the law is underpinned by our Code of Conduct and our Code of Ethics & Personal Trading Policy.
If you have reason to believe that IFM Investors’ employees, vendors or contractors are engaged in inappropriate, fraudulent, unethical or illegal behavior, we want you to speak up.
There are many ways to raise a concern and we do not tolerate retaliation against those who raise concerns. You can raise a matter through the IFM Investors Business Ethics Contact Line. All submissions received through the Contact Line are handled by an independent organisation and reviewed confidentially.