Our ethical values
We invest in SMRT - a Singaporean public transport operator of metro rail, light rail, bus and taxi services.
We actively seek out investments that:
Support people
- worker ownership and participation
- locally-based ventures
- human happiness, dignity and education
- alleviation of poverty
Support quality
- high quality products and services
- appropriate technological systems
Support the environment
- reduce pollution and efficient use of human waste
- sustainable land use and building practices
- preservation of endangered eco-systems
- animal welfare
We avoid investments that unnecessarily:
Damage the environment
- pollution
- destruction or waste of resources
Cause harm
- products or services that harm humans, animals and the environment
- militarism and armaments
Disadvantage people
- misleading or deceitful marketing of products or services
- producing and advertising unwanted products or services
- encouraging financial over-commitment
- exploitation by low wages or poor working conditions
- discriminatory employment or marketing practices
- inhibition of human rights
- acquiring land or commodities for speculative gain
For more detail, please read the Australian Ethical Charter.