Euronext is pleased to publish the Introductory guide for issuers on investor stewardship & engagement expectations during Euronext Sustainability Week, to help listed companies better understand the evolving landscape of investor stewardship and engagement.
Stewardship and constructive dialogue between investors and issuers are important features of well-functioning capital markets and can support long-term value creation. As investors increasingly engage with companies on sustainability and governance-related matters, understanding their expectations and how to respond effectively is becoming an important part of corporate practice.
Developed by Euronext in collaboration with the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative, with contributions from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and Chapter Zero Alliance, the Guide provides practical insights to help issuers navigate investor engagement and foster constructive, informed dialogue.
Why this Guide?
While extensive guidance exists on how investors can practise effective stewardship, issuers may be less familiar with the processes, expectations and approaches involved. This Guide bridges that gap by bringing together perspectives from investors, issuers and other market participants.
- It is designed to help companies:
- Understand investor stewardship and engagement practices.
- Navigate sustainability and governance-related discussions with investors.
- Prepare for constructive and meaningful engagement.
- Strengthen corporate responsiveness to investor expectations.
Key highlights
The Guide combines practical guidance with real-world perspectives, including:
- Case studies from DPAM, Snam and Veolia
- An overview of the VOICE (Valuation of Influence in Corporate Engagement) Method, developed by the French Sustainable Investment Forum (FIR)
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Perspectives from investors, issuers and other market participants
Whether you are looking to better understand investor expectations, prepare for engagement or strengthen your approach to sustainability and governance discussions, the guide provides a practical introduction to navigating investor stewardship and building more effective market dialogue.
Download the Introductory guide for issuers on investor stewardship & engagement expectations today and discover practical insights to support constructive engagement with investors.