As a responsible investor Quilter Cheviot is committed to its role as a steward of clients’ assets to protect and enhance long-term returns. This encompasses our engagement with investee companies by considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors which could impact shareholder returns.
Our approach to stewardship
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Stewardship priorities 2026
Stewardship is a central pillar of Quilter Cheviot's approach to responsible investment. Our three thematic priorities are: climate change, human rights and natural capital. Here we outline our priorities for the year ahead.
Stewardship report
We are signatories to the UK Stewardship Code, to maintain our signatory status we submit an annual Activities and Outcomes report to the Financial Reporting Council each April.
Voting disclosure
In line with the requirements of the Shareholder Rights Directive II, we share all our voting on behalf of our discretionary clients for the past twelve months and will continue to add quarterly reports of our voting activity. This does not include client-instructed voting.
Voting and Engagement
Collaboration
As part of Quilter plc, Quilter Cheviot is a signatory of the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment and to the UK Stewardship Code.
Quilter Cheviot is an active participant in a number of industry groups and collaborative networks which include:
Shareholder engagement policy
This is Quilter Cheviot’s response to the Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) requirements regarding shareholder engagement.
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