How we evaluate products
Responsible Investment strategies, processes, practices and disclosures are assessed against the eight criteria for product certification in the Responsible Investment Standard and accompanying Guidance and Assessment Notes.
What this symbol means
General certification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, and that it adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
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Themes & Issues
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Overview
The Argyle Water Fund applies a portfolio‑level responsible investment strategy focused on investing exclusively in regulated water entitlements within the Murray–Darling Basin, under the National Water Initiative and Basin Plan. ESG considerations are integrated through responsible market conduct, counterparty compliance screening, and active stewardship to support market integrity and sustainable water use. Rather than asset‑level screening, impact is delivered through how the portfolio is constructed and managed—providing liquidity, risk management tools, and price signals that enable efficient and equitable water use.
Description
The Argyle Water Fund ('Fund)' provides sophisticated investors the opportunity to gain exposure to an actively managed portfolio of Australian water rights ('Water Entitlements') servicing the irrigation needs of Australia's highest value agricultural enterprises.