Active ownership
Definition
Active ownership refers to the proactive role that institutional investors play in influencing the behaviour of the companies in which they hold investments. This involvement may take various forms, including direct engagement with company management (including via participation in collaborative initiatives), utilisation of ownership rights, and potentially resorting to public campaigns or litigation. The overarching goal is to impact policies, strategies, practices, or specific decisions of the invested companies. Active ownership may encompass considerations related to both financial and impact objectives. In the realm of climate change, it can target various aspects such as advocating for enhanced disclosure of climate impact, risks, and opportunities. This may extend to influencing the integration of climate considerations into decision-making processes, as well as advocating for measures that contribute to the reduction of adverse climate impacts.
About EDHEC
Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the world’s top 15 business schools. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses. The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.
