Which of the following principles of the UK Stewardship Code 2020 applies to service providers?

TheUK Stewardship Code 2020requiresservice providers(such as proxy advisors and ESG data providers) to conductreview and assuranceof their stewardship activities. This ensuresaccuracy, transparency, and accountabilityinengagement and proxy voting recommendations.

Escalation (A)applies to investors increasing engagement pressure on companies.

Collaboration (B)relates to joint investor efforts rather than service provider responsibilities.