Responsible investment
We aim to offer employers and their employees responsible investment choices and challenge companies we invest in to behave more sustainably and responsibly. This page provides a comprehensive range of useful information from reports and expert sessions to Q&As to help you stay informed on responsible investment.
Taking on a sustainable future together
Our policies
Climate change, nature and deforestation

Our approach to social factors
Ranging from living standards and discrimination, to health and safety and modern slavery, social factors present both risks and opportunities for companies we invest in. Understanding and managing these factors can help protect returns in the long term.
Read our approach to social factors (PDF, 3MB)
Other information
Reports

Moving forward on Responsible Investment
Our latest Responsible Investment and Stewardship Report outlines the progress we made in 2023 to deliver on our plans to benefit our customers’ investments and broader society.
Read the full report (PDF, 10MB)
Read the 2022 report (PDF, 8MB)
Read the 2021 report (PDF, 5MB)

Our TCFD reports
Our TCFD Reports (Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) have been prepared in line with the recommendations of the TCFD, an independent group from across the G20 that developed these recommendations to improve and increase reporting of climate-related financial information.
Read the main Scottish Widows report (PDF, 300KB)

Great minds don't think alike: Cognitive diversity in the boardroom
Our report outlines why we believe cognitive diversity on company boards is important to the long-term success of the businesses we invest in on behalf of customers, helping them make better decisions and drive growth.
Read the report highlights (PDF, 564KB)
Read the full report (PDF, 1MB)
We’re one of the first signatories to the Stewardship Code 2020 and continue to keep our signatory status. The Code sets a high standard for those investing money on behalf of UK savers. Signatories must demonstrate how they’ve acted on their policies and made an impact.