ESG Integration & Criteria
ESG Criteria: Positive Thresholds
Following an ESG risk-based screening process, analysts evaluate companies to determine those meeting positive thresholds of performance on ESG issues. This review is the primary focus of Trillium’s ESG research.
TRillium's APPROACH TO ESG INTEGRATION — PDFSome of the positive ESG qualities Trillium seeks in a company include:*
Environmental
Limits harmful pollutants and chemicals
Responsible raw material management
Actively lowers greenhouse gas emissions
Utilizes renewable energy sources
Social
Pays employees fair wage
Deploys a robust human capital management strategy
Encourages diversity and inclusion
Supports LGBTQ rights
Operates an ethical supply chain
Governance
Strives to have a diverse board
Values separation of CEO role from board chair
Pays executives reasonable wages
Dedicated to corporate transparency
In order to reflect the concerns of many SRI investors, Trillium also employs strict exclusionary screens. For example, we will not invest in companies with significant involvement in producing, marketing, or distributing firearms, tobacco, gaming, pornography, or military weapons systems. More information is available by downloading Trillium’s ESG Criteria.
In October 2021, Trillium announced our 2030 Net Zero Target as part of Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative to formally pledge our alignment with the goal of a net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. Read more.