Kondi Nkosi, Schroders Country Head in South Africa
The ISF Global Sustainable Growth team is headed up by lead portfolio managers, Charles Somers and Scott MacLennan, who oversee a group of senior representatives from the Schroders Global & International Equities and Sustainability teams. Somers and MacLennan bring to the fund a wealth of experience in managing portfolios across a range of sectors including autos and consumer staples.
Nkosi explains that the fund’s long-standing philosophy on sustainability as the key to durability of growth and returns has seen it invest in companies with a track record of commitment to responsible practices in respect of customers, employees, suppliers and the environment. This approach to investment is grounded in the belief that companies operating according to these values have the ability to consistently deliver outsized growth over time.
The Morningstar Fund Awards take place in 29 countries on an annual basis, covering territories throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Hosted by independent investment research company, Morningstar Research (Pty) Limited, the annual event recognises the most exceptional funds and fund managers, ranked according to a tailored selection process consisting of quantitative methodology overlaid with qualitative data on the performance history of eligible funds.
“We are honoured to again be recognised by Morningstar with this award and look forward to joining our industry peers in recognising the funds that are driving meaningful impact through strategic investment.
“Through vehicles such as the Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth, we believe we can make positive changes to company practices and serve to improve shareholder returns and broader societal outcomes,” concludes Nkosi.
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