As managers of assets and businesses that provide essential services, we understand the importance of our role in the communities in which we operate. Argo’s investment philosophy aims to couple sound investment return with responsible and sustainable investing. This includes integrating ESG best practices into asset selection and on-going asset management processes and providing detailed reporting to investors and stakeholders on ESG performance.
We are committed to promoting disclosure and transparency across the infrastructure investment industry.
Our on-going initiatives and achievements in sustainable investing include:
- Achievement of the first “E1” (highest level) Green Evaluation of an infrastructure investment from Standard & Poors
- Participation in GRESB, the global ESG benchmark for real assets, as a firm and through our portfolio companies
- Argo is a long standing member of the LTIIA (Long Term Infrastructure Investors Association) and the GIIA (Global Infrastructure Investor Association)
Highly ranked by GRESB, a global ESG benchmark for real assets
1st infrastructure investment to receive an “E1” Green Evaluation from S&P
Association members
Signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investing
2024 Stewardship Highlights
In 2024, Argo continued to enhance our stewardship across our managed investments, taking pride in progress across multiple business areas. Key developments included:
Data Integrity and Reporting:
- In 2024, we prioritized the accuracy and completeness of emissions-related reporting. This included supporting audit initiatives within several managed investment companies to strengthen alignment with international standards
Workforce Development:
- We conducted our first company-wide employee survey, with a focus on fostering an engaging and collaborative workplace culture and supporting rewarding career development
We align to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We apply best practices and guidelines from the international ESG community
