Our Sustainable Policy

We want to be part of the transition to a more sustainable society. We are also convinced that with responsible investment we opt for the long term. After all, the integration of sustainable factors and innovation in the field of sustainability is increasingly seen worldwide as an indicator of the long-term success of companies and institutions within their sector. We are therefore a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment. We apply the Responsible Investment Policy to all our investments. 

Part of this policy are minimum ESG requirements, active ownership, ethical exclusions, ESG integration and reporting. In addition, we also have a Sustainable Investment Policy that goes even further in the field of sustainability and that applies to all our specifically sustainable portfolios. The Sustainable Investment Policy includes further limitation or exclusion based on the degree to which the United Nations Global Compact Principles are complied with, involvement in activities (designated as unsustainable) and involvement in controversies / serious incidents. 

An overall sustainability score is also taken into account in the decision whether or not to include an instrument in an investment portfolio and in the considerations on how exactly to put together a portfolio. We make use of our own analyzes and independent research by third parties.

More information about our sustainability policy, sustainability risks and our sustainable products can be found on this website or in our brochure 'Sustainable investing'.

Also read our principal adverse sustainability impacts statement.