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  • Principles for responsible investment

    Principles for responsible investment The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) are a set of six voluntary guidelines designed to help investors integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. Launched by the UN in 2006, the principles aim to encourage sustainable and responsible investment practices that align financial goals with broader societal and…

  • 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…

  • Investor expectations

    Investor expectations Investor expectations refer to the financial, strategic, and ethical standards that investors anticipate from the companies they invest in. These expectations include consistent financial returns, effective risk management, strong corporate governance, and transparency in operations. Increasingly, investors also prioritize ESG factors, expecting companies to demonstrate sustainability practices and social responsibility. Meeting these expectations…

  • Impact investing

    Impact investing Impact investing refers to the deployment of funds into investments that generate positive social or environmental impact alongside providing competitive financial returns to investors. Unlike traditional investing, which primarily focuses on maximizing financial gains, impact investing is an innovative way of boosting the private sector’s contribution to sustainability, social justice, education, healthcare, and…

  • ESG Integration

    ESG Integration ESG integration is defined by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment as: “The explicit and systematic inclusion of environmental, social and governance issues in investment analysis and investment decisions”. A key component of the ESG integration process is lowering risk and/or generating returns. Many investors utilize ESG factors to identify and mitigate risks…

  • 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…

  • Engagement

    Engagement Engagement refers to a proactive dialogue between investors and companies, specifically focused on discussing sustainability risks and opportunities. This dialogue allows investors to articulate their expectations regarding corporate behavior related to sustainability, while also providing companies with valuable insights into these expectations.  Engaging in sustainable business practices can increase companies’ long-term success likelihood by…

  • Divesting

    Divesting Divesting is the strategic action undertaken by a company to sell off an asset, typically a non-core business unit, as part of its corporate strategy. This process stands in direct contrast to acquisition, as it involves the reduction rather than expansion of a company’s holdings. Sometimes, divestiture is referred to as an exit strategy,…

  • Climate Transition Benchmarks

    Climate Transition Benchmarks A climate benchmark is defined as an investment benchmark that incorporates specific objectives related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and the transition to a low-carbon economy — based on the scientific evidence of the IPCC — through the selection and weighting of underlying constituents. These benchmarks are intended to serve as…

  • Exclusion

    Exclusion Exclusion refers to the action of prohibiting a company’s securities from being included in a portfolio due to unethical, harmful, or illegal business activities. ESG criteria are utilized to assess a company’s compliance with desired standards, and if found lacking, it may be excluded from investment consideration, thus restricting its access to capital. The…