Specialising in Independent ESG Advisory

Perth • Melbourne

Our Objective

We deliver ESG insights to our clients that provide a competitive advantage for capital allocation, attraction, and value enhancement.

We aim to build our client’s reputation and position in the market to create long-term value for investors and partners.

Our Approach

Our approach has been developed through many years working 'on the inside’ of major institutional investors, public and private companies, NGO’s and Government alike.

Meet Our Founder

Chris Newton

Chris Newton is a leading practitioner in Responsible Investment and brings essential technical skillsets and insights to the design and delivery of Environment Social & Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment strategy.

He has led the Global ESG strategy for one of Australia’s largest fund managers, and has worked across multiple asset classes – including listed entities, real assets, fixed income and private equity.  This work has been recognised by both Global and Domestic Institutional Investor bodies, including the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), Australian Council for Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and the Investor Group for Climate Change (IGCC).

Having also worked for several years at senior levels in public, private and government organisations, Chris brings to the table a unique blend of skills and experiences.  This breadth of experience leverages his capability to link traditional community, government, and commercial strategies together to deliver value to multiple stakeholders.

Recently Chris has been:

  • Member of IFM Investors Investment Committee 

  • Co-Chair of the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative for Real Assets (UK), 

  • Chair of the Human Rights Working Group at the PRI; and 

  • Foundation Advisor on the Global Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.

“A major part of ESG growth has been driven by the environmental component of ESG and responses to climate change. But other components of ESG, in particular the social dimension, have also been gaining prominence. One analysis found that social-related shareholder proposals rose 37 percent in the 2021 proxy season compared with the previous year.”

— Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/sustainability/our-insights/does-esg-really-matter-and-why

Contact us.

m: +61 408 568 586

e: chris.newton@stakeholdercapital.com.au