Rathbones has renewed its membership of the UK Stewardship Code after receiving accreditation following the publication of its latest Stewardship Code Compliance Statement.

The firm said the accreditation reaffirmed its commitment to responsible investment, stewardship, and sustainable long-term value for clients and wider society.

The Stewardship Code, which Rathbones has been a signatory of since 2022, is regulated by the Financial Reporting Council and sets standards for asset managers and owners on the responsible allocation, management, and oversight of capital.

As a signatory, Rathbones demonstrated how ESG considerations were integrated into its investment decision making, and how stewardship activities were applied in practice.

This year’s accreditation covers the first full year since Rathbones received regulatory approval of its merger with Investec Wealth & Investment.

It has updated its governance structure to support responsible investment across the combined business, including improved oversight at both group and Rathbones Asset Management levels.

Rathbones has also advanced its ESG integration by enhancing monitoring and engagement frameworks, refining climate scenario analysis, and drafting sector-specific standards to support consistent assessment of risks and opportunities.

Going forward, the firm will look to continue working to align reporting and voting processes across the combined business, publish updated corporate values, and develop its frameworks on human rights and nature-related risks.

“Our purpose is to think, act and invest for everyone’s tomorrow,” commented Rathbones stewardship director, Matt Crossman.

“This not only shapes what we do but also how we do it. It is woven throughout our business strategy and values, recognising that this approach is core to our day–to–day decision-making.

“Our clients grant us the privilege of acting for them to invest well, so how we act as stewards is a critical part of what differentiates us as a firm.

“We believe responsible stewardship and long-term thinking are core to preserving and enhancing value for clients, society and the planet.”

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