Active dialogue
Robeco enters into an active dialogue with companies on behalf of its clients regarding corporate-governance issues in connection with which their corporate-governance system could be improved. Robeco uses such dialogue to encourage companies to implement good corporate governance. Increasing long-term shareholder value is the main area of focus.
Collaboration
Robeco will choose to collaborate with other like-minded investors on a case-by-case basis. Such collaboration can occur, for instance, in casting votes at shareholders’ meetings, in holding a constructive dialogue with companies, and in supporting general stances towards policy-makers, legislators and regulators.
Long-term value creation
By actively exercising voting rights and conducting an active dialogue with companies, Robeco aims to improve the governance and responsible behavior of companies held, focusing its efforts on expected - not always quantifiable - long-term value creation for its clients. It is Robeco’s belief that good governance and responsible behavior contribute to long-term shareholder value. Robeco also recognizes that the degree of governance and responsible behavior will increasingly become a driver in the allocation of capital.
Custom reporting
Clients of Robeco Engagement Service will receive the following quarterly reports and services:
- A confidential institutional report about engagement services.
- A public report, including voting details, which can be placed integrally on the client’s website.
- Full details of voting activity, also suitable for the website.
- A comprehensive summary of the most important voting issues, such as votes against management and shareholder proposals.
- A key contact will be assigned to service the client.
Enhanced engagement
Most listed companies will feel the need to change their behavior if an active dialogue and voting rights are consistently used. Should these efforts not have the desired effect, the next step Robeco could take is to advise clients at their own request to exclude companies from their investments. This approach is called enhanced engagement.
