We don’t just invest – we aim to use our collective voice to make a difference. Through ethical stewardship, your money can helps to push for real-world change that benefits people, animals and the planet.
We focus on big-picture issues – like climate stability and nature loss – because they affect all of us. Our engagement targets real-world risks that shape the whole economy, not just individual companies.
When business practices harm people or the planet, we use our influence to push for change. The work is long-term, evidence driven and aimed at strengthening the economic conditions that underpin sustainable returns.
Read our ethical stewardship policy.
Cutting off financing to fossil fuel expansion
The fossil fuel sector is a key focus of our investor advocacy. While we don’t invest in companies like Santos, Woodside or Whitehaven, we engage with banks and insurers to challenge their support for fossil fuel expansion. Together with our community, we’re pushing these institutions to stop funding climate destruction and back cleaner, science-aligned solutions.
Stopping livestock-driven deforestation in Australia
We use our investor influence to challenge livestock-driven deforestation and support plant-based solutions – helping protect nature, climate, and long-term financial stability, especially in Australia, recognised globally as one of the world’s deforestation fronts.
Pursuing science-led climate policy
We’re calling for smart, science-based climate policy in Australia – because delaying action means bigger costs later. As ethical investors, we work to use our influence to support a fair, ambitious transition, one that aims to protect people, nature, and our members’ financial futures, in line with our commitment to a thriving planet.
Advancing alternatives to animal research
We’re using our position as an investor to encourage healthcare companies, universities, and government to reduce reliance on animal research. By backing alternatives, we aim to reduce suffering, support innovation, and protect long-term value – helping shift the system toward kinder, smarter solutions.
We honour First Nations culture and support community-led solutions through our Foundation—funding projects like Indigenous-owned clean energy and nature restoration. We also advocate for stronger cultural heritage protections, calling for meaningful consultation and reform following the repeal of Western Australia’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. Respect and empowerment are central to our mission.
Read more about our commitment to First National culture and how it informs our Foundation’s strategy in our latest Sustainability Report.
We’re actively engaging with high-risk companies on human rights—looking at supply chain risks, digital rights and data use, and how elders are treated in aged care. It’s about holding businesses to account and pushing for fairer, safer conditions for people who are often overlooked or vulnerable.
Read more in our latest Modern Slavery Statement.
Nature is the foundation of life, livelihoods and long-term value. Nature loss – such as deforestation, habitat destruction, and biodiversity decline – threatens ecosystems and species that depend on them. Guided by our Ethical Charter, we aim to avoid industries linked to significant nature loss and assess biodiversity risks across our portfolio. Where we think we can make a difference, we take action, including divesting from companies impacting koala habitats and challenging harmful salmon farming practices. We guide companies through engagement to better protect ecosystems.
Read more about our approach to nature in our latest Sustainability Report.
Making a difference beyond our investments
We’re committed to driving change through the Australian Ethical Foundation, supporting organisations working on the front lines of social and environmental progress.
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Add your voice to our stewardship
By investing with us, you can add your voice to our stewardship and help strengthen the influence we can have on companies over time. Ethical investing isn’t just about what you exclude – it’s about how you engage with the companies you invest in.
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