{"id":262,"date":"2025-07-16T02:57:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T02:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/value2.local\/?post_type=media_cg&#038;p=262"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:35:35","slug":"value-squared-guidelines-on-engagement-with-other-key-stakeholders","status":"publish","type":"media_cg","link":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/media-cg\/value-squared-guidelines-on-engagement-with-other-key-stakeholders\/","title":{"rendered":"Value<sup>2<\/sup>: Guidelines on Engagement with Other Key Stakeholders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Value<sup>2<\/sup>, we recognize that responsible investment goes beyond simply selecting companies with strong ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance. Creating a sustainable future requires collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders who share our commitment to positive environmental and social impact. These guidelines outline our approach to engaging with key stakeholders, fostering open communication, and building strong partnerships for a more sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Stakeholders<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We identify several key stakeholders with whom proactive engagement is crucial for our responsible investment practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We collaborate with NGOs working on environmental, social, and governance issues. Their expertise and advocacy efforts are valuable for informing our investment decisions and engagement activities with investee companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry Associations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Participation in industry associations allows us to promote best practices in ESG integration within specific sectors. We advocate for responsible business practices and collaborate on initiatives that drive positive change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Academia and Research Institutions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Collaborating with research institutions provides access to cutting-edge ESG research and data. This knowledge informs our analysis of companies, identifies emerging ESG risks and opportunities, and helps refine our investment strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Policymakers and Regulators:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We engage with policymakers and regulators to advocate for robust ESG frameworks and regulations that encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Media:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We maintain open communication with the media to increase public awareness about responsible investment and its positive impact. Additionally, we aim to promote transparency in our investment processes and ESG considerations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Objectives of Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our objectives for engaging with stakeholders are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information Sharing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We aim to share knowledge and expertise on responsible investment practices with stakeholders and learn from their perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We collaborate with stakeholders on initiatives that promote positive environmental and social outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advocacy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We advocate for policies and regulations that encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a just transition to a low-carbon economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transparency and Accountability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We engage in open communication with stakeholders to ensure transparency in our investment approach and accountability for our actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Engagement Strategies<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will utilize various strategies for effective engagement with stakeholders:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Meetings and Conferences:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will participate in regular meetings and conferences with key stakeholder groups to foster dialogue and collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Joint Research and Advocacy Projects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will collaborate with stakeholders on research projects and advocacy initiatives related to ESG challenges and opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Membership in Key Organizations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Membership in relevant industry associations and NGOs allows for participation in their activities and promotes responsible investment practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public Statements and Thought Leadership:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will issue public statements and contribute thought leadership pieces to raise awareness about responsible investment and its impact on key issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Communication Principles<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our communication with stakeholders will be guided by the following principles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transparency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will provide clear and accurate information about our investment strategies, ESG considerations, and engagement activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will engage with stakeholders in a respectful and professional manner, acknowledging the value of diverse perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timeliness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will respond to stakeholder inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accountability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will be accountable for our actions and transparent about our progress towards achieving our responsible investment goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value<sup>2<\/sup> is committed to responsible investment practices that create long-term value for our investors while contributing to a sustainable future. By actively engaging with key stakeholders, we can leverage collective knowledge, build strong partnerships, and drive positive change across the investment landscape. These guidelines provide a framework for effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparency and collaboration in creating a more sustainable and equitable world.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Value<sup>2<\/sup>, we recognize that responsible investment goes beyond simply selecting companies with strong ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-262","media_cg","type-media_cg","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-cg\/262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-cg"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/media_cg"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-cg\/262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":857,"href":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media-cg\/262\/revisions\/857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/value2.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}