In its 2025 Engagement Policy for client asset management, BCV (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise) sets out a precise and principle-based framework for long-term, responsible stewardship. Grounded in international best practices – including the UN PRI and Swiss Stewardship Code – the policy outlines how dialogue and proxy voting are used to influence companies on key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

BCV focuses its engagement on four core themes: climate change, human rights, corporate governance, and biodiversity. The policy distinguishes between direct, delegated, and collaborative dialogue approaches, ensuring flexibility while maintaining strategic consistency. Oversight is embedded at multiple levels, with clearly defined responsibilities and escalation procedures.

Complementing this engagement policy, BCV was ranked #1 by Rezonanz in its 2024 “Voting for Sustainability” study – an independent recognition of the bank’s leadership in proxy voting transparency and impact.

This policy reflects a disciplined approach to integrating ESG priorities into asset management activities.

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