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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: Carmignac
Carmignac launched a fund in May 2020 to support solutions for climate mitigation while actively engaging with companies to transition their business models and operations to a lower carbon paradigm.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: CORESTATE
We welcome the EU taxonomy. Studies show that one of the biggest challenges the sector faces is the lack of a common taxonomy to define the minimum criterion and requirements for sustainable activities.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: BlueBay
BlueBay supports the Commission’s Action Plan to ensure future economic development is founded on environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: La Française
La Française has been involved in responsible investment for more than a decade and our Carbon Impact product series has been a key element of our ESG investment strategy.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: Robeco
In April 2020, Robeco launched a Global Green Bond (GB) fund. The eligibility of GBs is based on a proprietary framework, under which the use of issuance proceeds should be aligned with the EU Taxonomy.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: International Woodland Company
The IWC Group is an investment advisor and manager with nearly 30 years of global experience in responsible investing in natural capital landscapes.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: Swedbank Robur
The EU Taxonomy will impact the investment community in many ways. However, it is primarily a tool that will facilitate capital allocation to environmentally sustainable activities, enabling investors to identify and respond to opportunities.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: Osmosis Investment Management
Osmosis believes the taxonomy is a useful tool for investors to improve their analysis of corporate sustainability initiatives.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: La Financiere de l’Echiquier
La Financière de l’Echiquier has been involved in responsible investment for more than ten years and currently manages six Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) funds. We also manage other funds within an ESG integration strategy and as responsible asset managers we strive to understand, implement and comply as quickly as possible ...
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: Impax Asset Management
Impax is a specialist asset manager focused on investing in opportunities arising from the transition to a sustainable economy.
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Case studyEU taxonomy alignment case study: Ostrum Asset Management
Ostrum AM strongly believes that a taxonomy is essential to define whether ’green’ investments are detailed and coherent; a view shared by our main clients. Indeed, CNP Assurances asked us to develop this case study (taxonomy impact on Green Bonds (GB))
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Case studyThe importance of corporate governance in strategic asset allocation
Case study by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: US$500bn Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is a large diversified asset management company based in the UK. We manage over US$500bn of assets for a variety of institutional and retail clients ...
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Case studyStrategic asset allocation: adopting a dynamic multiperiod world perspective
Case study by LocalTapiola Asset Management Ltd Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Finland Assets under management: US$12.2bn Why a multi-period SAA approach outpaces a static strategy Strategic asset allocation (SAA) is key for every long-term investor. It is the critical decision which will define whether an ...
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Case studyAligning strategic asset allocation to a +1.5°C world: a proposed framework
Case study by AXA Investment Managers
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Case studyIntroducing a sustainability budget to asset allocation decisions
Case study by Schroder Investment Management Organisation type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: £470.5bn Why creating a sustainability budget can help multi-asset investors reach their ESG goals Whatever the reasons for considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and sustainability in a portfolio, managing ...
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Case studyIncorporating ESG into long term investment return forecasts
Case study by Schroder Investment Management Signatory type: Investment Manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: £470.5bn Why ‘environmental disruption’ could impact long term investment returns Over the last few years, we have been considering the economic and disruptive forces we think will shape the future investment ...
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Case studyA total portfolio approach to climate alignment, ESG integration and real-world impact
Case study by The Scott Trust Limited (Guardian Media Group) Signatory type: Asset owner Region of operation: UK Assets under management: £1 billion Why ESG plays a vital role in our asset allocation decisions The Scott Trust is the owner of the Guardian Media Group, which publishes The ...
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Case studySustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a tool for strategic asset allocation
Case study by Brunel Pension Partnership Signatory type: Asset owner Region of operation: UK Assets under management: £30bn Why SDGs can be a vital tool in strategic asset allocation Strategic asset allocation (SAA) is set by each of our clients on an individual basis. We use the Sustainable ...
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Case studyAccounting for extreme weather risks in strategic asset allocation
Case study by Ortec Finance Signatory type: Service provider Region of operation: Global Ortec Finance specialises in quantitative modelling of systemic climate-related risks and opportunities for use in strategic asset allocation and asset-liability management. We deliver quantified climate risk informed economic and financial scenarios. Why investors need to ...
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Case studyClimate change: optimal choices in strategic asset allocation are a must
Case study by ASR Nederland / ASR Asset Management (a.s.r.) Signatory type: Asset owner / investment manager Region of operation: The Netherlands Assets under management: €70bn a.s.r. is a signatory to both the Paris Agreement and the Dutch Climate Agreement and wants to play a leading role as ...
