Our solutions
Framework
Companies are screened for involvement in ten types of weapon that are illegal, regulated or considered as controversial. There are five types of involvement that are assessed.
Weapons
- Cluster Munitions
- Anti-personnel Landmine
- Nuclear Weapons
- Biological Weapons
- Chemical Weapons
- Blinding Laser Weapons
- Incendiary Weapons
- Non Detectable Fragments
- Depleted Uranium Weapons
- White Phosphorus Weapons
Involvement scope
- Full Weapons Systems (Munitions)
- Full Weapons Systems (Platform)
- Key Parts or Services
- General Parts or Services
- Shareholders
Assessments
- Clear Evidence of Involvement
- Some Evidence of Involvement
- Not Relevant / Additional Commentary
Key Features
- Coverage: all listed companies and select bond issuers (50,000 + values).
- Update Cycle: monthly updates following shareholding changes and corporate actions (M&A). Annual update of all data.
- Scope: screening covers the full weapons supply chain (munitions, platforms, key parts, general parts etc). Screening covers manufacturing to shareholding involvement.
Use Case
- Risk Management: adhere to investment mandates and manage compliance and reputational risks.
- Reporting: report on the exposure of your portfolio to illegal, regulated and controversial weapons.
- Active Ownership: undertake engagement activities with companies with exposure to weapons activities.
