Systematic Process
Portfolio Management & ESG Integration
ESG issues in the investment decision-making process
Presima recognizes that risk factors such as ESG issues can have an impact on long term financial returns. Our view is that a company’s ESG characteristics must be a component of the risk premium adjustment and security selection process. It is our belief that investing in ESG responsible real estate companies has many benefits, including increased net income through lower expenses and higher valuations through lower risk premiums.
In addition to those quantitative adjustments, portfolio managers and analysts also investigate, review and discuss qualitative factors regarding ESG issues. Presima favours a proactive approach and engages in dialogue with company officers regarding the issues surrounding responsible investing.
The ESG considerations of any company should be taken into consideration in making investment decisions. Presima aims to keep abreast of company specific issues and policies such as the social behaviour, environmental and governance practices of the companies in which it invests.
For more information on our ESG guidelines, please consult our ESG Guidelines section.
