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  • Thematic investing 

    Thematic investing  Thematic investing is a future-focused investment approach that targets specific trends or themes anticipated to drive long-term growth. This strategy involves researching macroeconomic, geopolitical, and technological trends expected to evolve over time, such as climate change, disruptive technologies, and changing consumer behavior. By focusing on these megatrends, thematic investing aims to capitalize on…

  • Socially responsible investing

    Socially responsible investing Socially responsible investing (SRI) is an investment strategy that incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into decision-making to achieve both financial returns and positive impact. SRI investors select companies based on ethical considerations—such as environmental stewardship and human rights—while avoiding those involved in harmful activities like tobacco or fossil fuels. This…

  • Return on Capital Employed 

    Return on Capital Employed  Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) is a financial ratio that evaluates a company’s profitability and efficiency in using its capital. It is calculated by dividing operating profit (earnings before interest and taxes) by capital employed (total assets minus current liabilities).  RoCE shows how well a company generates profits from its capital,…

  • Positive screening

    Positive screening Positive screening is an investment strategy where asset managers actively select companies or assets based on their strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance relative to their peers. This approach identifies businesses with exemplary practices in sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility, making them candidates for inclusion in sustainable investment portfolios. Unlike negative…

  • Paris-aligned benchmarks

    Paris-aligned benchmarks Paris-aligned benchmarks are financial indices designed to align investment portfolios with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, with efforts towards 1.5°C. These benchmarks require a minimum annual decarbonization of 7%, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for corporate bonds and sovereign…

  • Negative screening

    Negative screening Negative screening is an investment strategy used by investors to exclude certain sectors, companies, or stocks from their investment portfolios based on specific criteria deemed undesirable. This strategy involves identifying and excluding investments of companies, whose operations are seen as “unsustainable” from an ESG standpoint. Overall, negative screens help to embody the “do…

  • ESG Funds

    ESG Funds ESG funds are investment portfolios consisting of equities and/or bonds where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are integrated into the investment process. They aim to achieve financial returns while considering societal and environmental impacts. ESG funds employ various investment strategies, focusing on companies with strong ESG practices and excluding controversial industries. Investors…