First Sentier Investors becomes certified B Corp

Achieved 107.2

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First Sentier Investors has achieved certification as a B Corporation, a globally recognised mark of meeting high social and environmental performance standards, transparency and accountability.

B Corp certified companies are for-profit organisations that show evidence of a commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.   Certification is bestowed by B Lab, a global standards body, which rates corporates on a series of criteria, across categories including governance, workers, community, environment and customers.  COP27: Sunak declares climate action 'right thing to do' Companies require a minimum of 80 points in order to obtain certification. FSI achieved a score of 107.2.  The assessment process measures a company's social and environmental impact b...

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