Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management is one of the largest asset managers in Japan with AUM of USD 619 billion as at end of December 2022.

As a responsible investor, stewardship activities are an integral part of our investment process. By helping investee companies improve their ESG position, we can maximise long-term investment returns for our clients. Our stewardship activities consist of three key pillars: engagement with companies (constructive and purposeful dialogue), the exercise of voting rights and incorporating ESG factors into investment decision-making processes.

Aiming for impactful results, we collaborate with global initiatives: we are signatories of PRI since 2006 and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, as examples. Our stewardship activities are led by a dedicated team based in Tokyo, the UK and the US, working closely with our credit and equity research analysts.

Realizing opportunities today to ensure sustainable prosperity for tomorrow.