3-Space and our commitment to sustainability

The public discourse surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has ranged from excessive hype to a more recent backlash, yet our views on sustainability have not changed.

We view sustainability as a fundamental investment issue and believe ESG factors can affect a company's intrinsic value if not properly managed – and thus the returns we can expect over the long term.

Rothschild & Co’s approach is to invest for generations. We seek companies that will help preserve and grow the wealth of our clients in a sustainable manner. We assess how companies can adapt to the sustainability risks presented by an everchanging world, and how companies themselves play a role in shaping the world around us.

Entrepreneurs innovating in climate technology face a major challenge when scaling their business, as they often need significant amounts of capital to roll out their technology. Larger companies are natural partners for these innovators, as they can assist with people power and financing.

We believe there is a multi-decade opportunity to invest in companies that are enabling the path to a net zero global economy.

Companies must adapt to a changing world, but they can also shape the world around us in a positive way. Backing the low-carbon economy is one of our sustainability priorities, and this includes support for companies taking steps to address the risks and opportunities they face.