Investor relations & capital-markets communication · Core

Stewardship

Also called: investment stewardship, active ownership

ELI5

Investors' monitoring and engagement regarding governance and long-term value.

Used in conversation

“The Q&A needs a direct answer on stewardship.”

Pitch context

You will see “Stewardship” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches investor relations & capital-markets communication.

Why it matters: In investor relations & capital-markets communication, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 7

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — How to Read a 10-KDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR and filing resourcesDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board — IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Sustainability Disclosure StandardsDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
International Organization for Standardization — ISO Net Zero Guidelines and related workDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Compliance and Disclosure InterpretationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
GHG Protocol — Standards and GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16