Ethos Services SA

Ethos Services SA is the operational arm of the Ethos Group, a Swiss foundation dedicated to sustainable and responsible investment. Founded in 1997 by Swiss pension funds, Ethos promotes socially responsible investment (SRI) and strives to foster a stable and prosperous socio-economic environment. Their services include sustainable investment funds, stock market indices, and active ownership tools designed to encourage companies to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Ethos provides a range of services for institutional and private investors, including proxy voting recommendations, company dialogue, sustainability analyses, climate analyses and reporting, and training programs on sustainable finance. They also offer a variety of resources and publications on ESG topics, including their methodology for assessing the climate impact of companies, their positive impact methodology for identifying companies with positive social and environmental impacts, and their climate transition ratings to assess the credibility of companies' climate transition plans.

Ethos is a Swiss non-profit organization founded by and for Swiss pension funds, dedicated to promoting sustainable and responsible investing. Its mission is to help pension funds invest in a sustainable and responsible manner, taking into account environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, with the ultimate goal of fostering a stable and prosperous socio-economic environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Ethos Services promotes a culture of collaboration and transparency, emphasizing the importance of both financial and ethical performance. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond their investment practices, encompassing their own operational activities. Ethos prioritizes responsible investment, encouraging dialogue and active ownership among stakeholders, creating a culture of informed decision-making focused on building a sustainable future.

Ethos is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. They strive to attract, retain, and develop talent regardless of nationality, ethnic or cultural origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. Ethos promotes diversity, equality, and human rights both internally and within its business relationships, taking a firm stance against bullying and harassment. Their commitment to ethical standards extends to their business partners and suppliers, who are expected to uphold the same values.