This policy has been implemented for SAMCo-managed and externally managed equities. It will be studied to what extent this policy can be applied to the asset categories of corporate and other bonds, private equity, hedge funds, real estate and other alternative investments. In the long term, the Pension Fund will endeavour to vote in all companies in which it invests, wherever possible. If necessary, it will engage in a dialogue with the management of companies without seeking publicity. The Pension Fund favours remote voting over being present at shareholders’ meetings, and will not exercise any shareholder rights with regard to Royal Dutch Shell plc. |
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In order to achieve this the Pension Fund uses a specialised service provider with which it agrees a clear modus operandi. The Pension Fund remains in control of the proceedings at all times. In October 2008 the Pension Fund signed the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. The Pension Fund publishes quarterly reports on the execution of the policy on its website. |
