Responsible business

We consider the long-term perspective to create value for our clients and contribute to the societies in which we operate.

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Overview

Rathbones’ commitment to be a responsible business is core to our values. It shapes what we do and how we do it. Responsibility is woven throughout our strategy and this approach is core to our day-to-day decision-making.


Our responsible business framework guides how we work with our clients, colleagues and communities. We also collaborate with a broad range of partners to help drive the changes we, and our stakeholders, want to see. 

Funds under management

£109.5bn

Colleagues

3,500+

Locations across the UK and Channel Islands

20+

As at December 2024

Our approach

Helping clients

Helping clients

Applying an active and thoughtful approach to client service, selling practices and responsible investment.
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Supporting colleagues

Supporting colleagues

Ensuring our people are included, supported and treated fairly.
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Championing communities

Championing communities

Ensuring we support positive change in our industry and our communities.
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Responsible governance

Responsible governance

Enhancing our governance through embedding privacy, human rights, nature and climate risk considerations in our decision-making process.
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Stakeholder Engagement

The firm’s stakeholders are our clients, our people, our shareholders, our communities, regulators and partners with an interest or concern in our purpose and strategy. 

Our aim is to maintain an open and transparent approach to stakeholder engagement based on building constructive relationships with our key stakeholders and ensure there is a two-way dialogue. Across the firm, there are many examples of stakeholder engagement influencing both day-to-day actions and strategic initiatives.

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Our Actions

Responsible investment

How we consider ESG factors when making investment decisions. 

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Environmental impact

Our approach to the transition to a net zero economy.

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Human rights

Our commitment to operating in a way that respects human rights.

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