Corporate Sustainability
As a long-term oriented business, we want to use our expertise and influence to help facilitate the sustainability transition of the global economy
Our sustainability objectives
Our sustainability priority framework provides us with focus and a long-term roadmap for the nuanced consideration of most relevant sustainability risks, impacts and opportunities across all our activities.
Low-carbon transition
Helping sustain and grow value from the low carbon transition for our clients, our investors, and our business
Distinct people culture
Attracting, developing and retaining high-potential, team oriented and self-motivated colleagues to deliver the best expertise for the business, our clients and investors
Business conduct
Conducting business fairly and with integrity to sustain the trust of our clients and our investors, and to protect our business in the long term.
2025 Sustainability progress and policy statement
The statement provides more detailed information about the Group's strategy, performance and targets with regards to sustainability-related impacts, risks and opportunities.
Business model integration
From our operational impact, to the products and services we offer, to the clients and supply chain partners we engage with, we are aiming to integrate these priorities across the most relevant activities.
Commitments to key external initiatives
UN Global Compact Signatory
Since 2021, Rothschild & Co has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.
CDP Climate Disclosure
Rothschild & Co has reported to CDP's climate change questionnaire since 2018. In 2025, the Group achieved a "B" rating.
Women in Finance Charter
N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited is a signatory since 2019.
Advance Gender Equaliy in Business
Rothschild & Co Bank AG is a signatory since 2020.
Initiative Climat International
Five Arrows Managers SAS is a signatory since 2018.
Signatories to the UN PRI
All relevant investing business lines are signatories (Wealth and Asset Management, Five Arrows).
France Invest
Rothschild Martin Maurel SCS and Five Arrows Managers SAS are signatories since 2020.
Climate Action 100+
Rothschild & Co Asset Management is a signatory since 2019.
Net Zero Asset Management Initiative
Asset Management is committed to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative for all its open-ended direct investment funds. As such, it is committed to supporting (i) the Net Zero objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2050, and (ii) investments aligned with the Net Zero objective.
