As an investment manager, we aim to deliver strong returns for our clients, supporting the firms we back on their behalf to succeed. Our role as an engaged owner is central to our mission to be effective stewards for our clients.

Our approach favours a few simple principles rather than overly prescriptive policies. This helps shape our interactions with holdings and ensures our investment teams have the freedom and retain the responsibility to act in clients' best interests.

We seek to apply the most appropriate ownership tools to each holding to deliver our objectives.

For more information about Baillie Gifford's purpose, strategy and culture, and how we apply these principles, please see Our Stewardship Principles and Guidelines.