Is targeted divestment consistent with prudent management of an institutions finances?
The short answer is yes. Targeted divestment limits the scope of companies and investments targeted, meaning that those targeted for divestment are almost certain to represent a very small, easily replaceable, part of any institution’s portfolio. Targeted divestment from Sudan would be considerably less risky and costly than other widely adopted divestment campaigns such as the campaigns against South Africa and tobacco, and easily complies with Charity Commission guidelines on prudent investment practices for maximising returns.
