Today’s technology giants may have many admirable qualities but should we question their ongoing contribution to sustainable development? In this session, Sashi Reddy considered how strong returns and reasonable valuations paint a picture-perfect investment rationale for these engines of society. But what about future sustainability positioning and the risks associated with investing in these massive corporations?

For Stewart Investors, the 'suns of the universe,' within the large cap space are those companies which are well positioned to contribute to sustainable development. Sashi discussed how effective engagement is crucial to help improve a company's quality and sustainability positioning for the long-term benefit of all stakeholders.

This was followed by a roundtable discussion with Q&A and shared insights, moderated by Charlotte O’Leary of Pensions for Purpose.

Who was this event for?

This event was open to pension funds, trustees, and institutional investment consultants.

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Speaker biography

Sashi Reddy, Portfolio Manager, Stewart Investors

Sashi is a Portfolio Manager with the Sustainable Funds Group at Stewart Investors. He joined the team in August 2007 and is lead manager of the Worldwide Leaders Sustainability strategy and the Indian Subcontinent Sustainability strategy.

Previously, Sashi worked at Irevna Research, an Indian equities research house from 2005 to 2007.

Sashi has an engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology, Trichy and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto.

Pensions for Purpose

Pensions for Purpose exists as a bridge between asset managers, pension funds and their professional advisers, to encourage the flow of capital towards impact investment. Our aim is to empower pension funds to seek positive impact opportunities and mitigate negative impact risks.

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