Artisan Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund
APDEX · Artisan Partners
Is Artisan Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund Ethical?
Ethics Rating
Mixed.
Score: -10.3This fund seeks to invest in companies that demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability, fair labor practices, and ethical sourcing. The portfolio consists mainly of technology, financial services, and industrial companies in emerging markets. Its holdings tend to perform well on respecting local cultures and communities. However, the fund's primary ethical challenges lie in the environmental impact of its companies, particularly their greenhouse gas emissions. Data privacy and worker safety are also recurring issues across the portfolio. Additionally, several holdings have ties to the defense industry or have faced regulatory scrutiny over their business practices.
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Common Questions
How does Artisan Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund score in an ethics audit?
Artisan Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund received a “Mixed” ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 11 of the fund's top 63 holdings across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, investigative reports, and NGO data.
What are the most controversial companies in APDEX?
Among the holdings we audited, MercadoLibre, Inc., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Vale SA scored lowest in our ethics assessment. These scores are based on court records, regulatory actions, and investigative journalism.
How many companies in APDEX have ethical issues?
We audited 11 of 63 top holdings across 11 dimensions. Sign up to see individual company scores and ratings.
How does Mashinii audit Artisan Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund?
We identify the fund's top holdings from public filings, then score each company across 11 ethical dimensions — including human rights, environmental damage, corruption, and labour practices. Our data comes from court records, investigative journalism, and NGO reports. Learn more about our methodology.
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