The Meaning of Inclusive Capitalism by Campbell Fleming, Columbia Threadneedle Investment

Campbell FlemingCEO - EMEA and Global COO, Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsTo me, inclusive capitalism is a way of thinking - and a way of doing business - that ultimately comes down to values and culture. It is a mind-set that underpins the way in which we work and that guides actions and decisions in a material way.Stakeholder trust is not a given: regulators, employees, customers and investors rightly question the behaviour of corporations. As an active investor, Columbia Threadneedle Investments has embraced this challenge. We accept our own responsibility to behave as a responsible actor, and to understand that we have the ability to impact economic, commercial and social outcomes in a positive way.As a manager of substantial global assets, we need to be able to understand the changing views and timeframes of the ultimate owners of these assets in a world of growing inequality, climatic change and stress. With key services and basic needs increasingly being delivered by corporates rather than governments, it is particularly critical for businesses to deliver a range of positive outcomes.At Columbia Threadneedle we consider responsible behaviour - environmental, social and governance aspects, and more - to be an essential component of good investment and of truly sustainable business practice. But this is not driven by us alone: our customers increasingly expect and demand it of us. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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