A key part of our investment process is to consider material risks and opportunities facing companies and industries including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
Our team diligently engages with companies on ESG risks and opportunities, with the aim of strengthening our conviction in portfolio risk management and improving investment outcomes.
Magellan is recognised as a Responsible Investor by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).
This acknowledges our commitment to responsible investing and our explicit consideration of environmental, social and governance factors in investment decision making.
In 2022, Magellan became signatory to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
This initiative is an international group of asset managers committed to supporting the goal of net zero by 2050 or sooner.
Climate Stewardship Strategy
Our approach to engagement and voting for climate-related risks and opportunities, forms part of our commitment to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
ESG Policy
How ESG issues are incorporated into Magellan's investment analysis framework and investment process.
Proxy Voting Policy
Magellan's proxy voting policy, guidelines, and principles.
Responsible Investment Principles
The process and framework of ESG integration into our investment process.
Corporate Governance Principles
Magellan's core principles on corporate governance.
The Modern Slavery Act (Cth) 2018 requires Magellan to report on its efforts to identify and address risks of modern slavery in its global operations and supply chains.
As part of assessing Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") risks within our investment portfolios, our investment team identifies risks related to modern slavery within our investment universe. This analysis informs how we engage with companies and industry to drive positive change.
Magellan's Proxy and Engagement Review for the year ended 30 June 2023, highlights the philosophy and implementation of our stewardship activities and provides details and statistics on our engagement and proxy voting activities.
Stewardship 2023 Proxy And Engagement Review Reports
PRI reporting is the largest global reporting project on responsible investment. It was developed with investors, for investors.
PRI Assessment and Public Transparency Reports
Responsible Investing Solutions
Magellan Sustainable Fund (Managed Fund)
Magellan Core ESG Fund (Managed Fund)
Calculations are based on exit price with distributions reinvested, after ongoing fees and expenses but excluding individual tax, member fees and entry fees (if applicable). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Elisa Di Marco
Elisa Di Marco joined Magellan in 2015 with responsibility for research coverage in the financials sector. In 2019, Elisa joined the Core Series team and in 2020 Elisa became part of the ESG team and was appointed PM of the Magellan Core ESG fund.
In 2022 Elisa also became the Portfolio Manager of the Magellan Core Global Fund. Prior to Magellan, Elisa spent two years as an analyst at APRA, primarily stress testing and supervising Australian financial institutions. Elisa also worked at Macquarie Group as an equity analyst covering banks and at NYSE Euronext Paris in surveillance and research.
Elisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Wollongong and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of New South Wales.
Amy Krizanovic
Amy Krizanovic is the Head of ESG at Magellan, an active asset manager specialising in global equity and infrastructure strategies. Amy joined Magellan in 2022 and has over 20 years of industry experience in financial services. At Magellan, Amy is responsible for setting policies and frameworks for ESG integration and stewardship which forms a key part of Magellan’s Investment philosophy.
At Magellan, Amy is responsible for setting policies and frameworks for ESG integration and stewardship which forms a key part of Magellan’s Investment philosophy. Amy leads the Magellan ESG team and works closely the investment team to integrate ESG into Magellan’s investment process and implement the Stewardship strategy, through voting and engagement. Prior to Magellan, Amy worked at Aware Super, for almost four years as Manager, Responsible investments. Prior to Aware Super, Amy worked at J.P. Morgan in equity roles for 12 years and spent nearly 5 years in finance and strategy roles at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Amy holds a Bachelor of Maths & Finance (Honours) from the University of Technology in Sydney.
Jacqueline Stokes
Jacqueline joined Magellan in 2023, bringing five years of consulting experience across various industries.
Before joining Magellan, Jacqueline was a Manager in the Climate Change & Sustainability team at KPMG and previously worked as a financial statement auditor. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science and a Masters of Accounting & Marketing, both from the University of Adelaide. Jacqueline is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.
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Carbon Footprint as at 30 June 2023 (Tonnes CO2E per $US Million Revenue)
Magellan Global Fund | 61 |
Magellan Sustainable Fund | 23 |
Magellan High Conviction Fund | 146 |
Magellan Infrastructure Fund | 694 |
Airlie Australian Share Fund | 98 |
Magellan Core Global Fund | 67 |
Magellan Core ESG Fund | 23 |
Magellan Core Infrastructure Fund | 946 |
US Sustainable strategy | 26 |
Airlie Small Companies Fund | 39 |
Magellan Energy Transition Fund | 582 |
MSCI World Index | 118 |
Note
Portfolio carbon intensities are calculated using the weighted average carbon intensity method.