Sustainability | Diamond Hill

Sustainability in our investment approach

Having a long-term investment orientation requires a deep understanding of sustainability — in business models, management teams and operating practices.

Our fundamental equity research process includes evaluation of all material risks and opportunities that could impact the value of an investment over the long term, including issues related to sustainability and ESG risks.

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Sustainability in our business

We believe managing our business with a long-term perspective is critical to delivering exceptional investment results for clients, while also benefiting our shareholders, associates and community.

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Clients

Our business is thoughtfully designed to put our clients first in all we do.

Shared investment principles

Our shared investment principles align our investment professionals and are foundational to delivering great results for clients.

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Client alignment philosophy

Building long-term partnerships with our clients helps support great investment outcomes that enable our clients to achieve their goals.

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A focus on long-term investment sustainability

Identifying businesses with sustainable business models, competitive advantages, governance structures and business practices has been a critical part of our equity investment process since our inception.

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Thoughtful approach to proxy voting

Our key objective in proxy voting is maximizing the long-term value of our clients' investments.

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Shareholders

By focusing on delivering great long-term investment outcomes for clients, we believe we can generate lasting value for our shareholders.

A culture of integrity

Operating with the utmost integrity, supported by a culture of alignment, governance and compliance, is fundamental to our long-term success.

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Commitment to transparency

Promoting transparency is foundational to our client-centric approach and aids in delivering long-term shareholder value.

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Associates

Our associates share core cultural values that guide us to make smarter decisions and embrace a long-term mindset — benefiting our clients and us all.

A culture that promotes excellence

Our shared cultural values of curiosity, ownership, trust and respect help foster an environment where teammates can be their authentic selves while doing their best work.

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Advancing DEI at our company and in our industry

Our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is driven by enthusiastic and dedicated associates.

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A focus on benefits and beyond

We are committed to attracting and retaining great associates who share our core values and passion for great client outcomes.

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Community

Making a positive impact in our communities is an integral part of our culture.

Helping move our community forward

Through our firm’s philanthropic efforts and support of the personal philanthropy of our employees we can maximize the positive and sustainable impact of investing in the community.

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