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DUFAS has produced guidance on socially responsible or sustainable investing. In this way DUFAS wants to contribute further to the integrity of the asset management sector.

The guidance discusses the relationship between social responsiblilty in business and in investment policy. It indicates how an asset manager can/must deal with the subject, both in the framweork of individual and collective portfolio management. What responsible investing means to an asset manager is decided by its corporate identity (mission statement) and the dialogue with its stakeholders.

The guidance surveys the international framework of standards, which can help the asset manager focus, alongside legislation and socially required proper conduct, in shaping a responsible investment policy. Special attention is asked for the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, because these are the only ones which may be signed by corporations (not just national states) 

Socially responsible investing means one takes social repsonsiblity and participates in the public, political debate. If one doesn't, one can easily become a subject of such a debate in stead of a participant. This is difficult for businesses, so the guidance provides a number of tips. 

There are several selection methods possible and they are all described. Transparancy is a way for corporations to make progress in their social responsibility, but this goes for socially responsible investing as well. The guidance sketches how this might take shape. 

Finally, some  tips for implementation are given.