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Legal & General Investment Management ( LGIM ) helps companies reduce risk throughout the transition to a low-carbon economy
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Investing for the world you want to live in

Legal & General Investment Management ( LGIM ) helps companies reduce risk throughout the transition to a low-carbon economy

Meryam Omi Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investment Strategy Legal & General Investment Management
As a leading global investor , we have a responsibility to manage , safeguard and help grow the value of our clients ’ assets .
One way to do this is to ensure that the companies in which we invest are prepared for the future . Our independent Corporate Governance team uses LGIM ’ s scale and influence to encourage companies to develop resilient strategies , think longer-term and consider all stakeholders . We work towards improving wider market standards , policies and regulations because we believe that good governance protects and enhances longterm prospects for our clients . We take our responsibility to act as good stewards and influence change seriously , devoting significant resources to this effort .
Climate change – a hot topic
A key focus area over the past year has been climate change . The Paris
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