How we evaluate products
Responsible Investment strategies, processes, practices and disclosures are assessed against the eight criteria for product certification in the Responsible Investment Standard and accompanying Guidance and Assessment Notes.
What this symbol means
General certification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, and that it adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
Sustainable Plus classification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service has been certified and classified to offer an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, with embedded, measurable and reported sustainability objectives aligned with portfolio holdings and stewardship practices, adhering to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
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Themes & Issues
Society
Education
Included
Green property
Included
Healthcare and medical products
Included
Impact investments
Included
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Included
Social and sustainable infrastructure
Included
Sustainable land and agricultural management
Included
Sustainable transport
Included
Sustainable water
Included
Human rights abuses
Fully avoided
Labour rights violations
Fully avoided
Nuclear power
Fully avoided
Armaments
Mostly avoided
Fossil fuels
Mostly avoided
Tobacco
Mostly avoided
Animal cruelty
Partially avoided
Gambling
Partially avoided
Environment
Education
Included
Green property
Included
Healthcare and medical products
Included
Impact investments
Included
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Included
Social and sustainable infrastructure
Included
Sustainable land and agricultural management
Included
Sustainable transport
Included
Sustainable water
Included
Human rights abuses
Fully avoided
Labour rights violations
Fully avoided
Nuclear power
Fully avoided
Armaments
Mostly avoided
Fossil fuels
Mostly avoided
Tobacco
Mostly avoided
Animal cruelty
Partially avoided
Gambling
Partially avoided
For RIAA’s definitions of the themes included and issues avoided, please view this guide . Product-specific exclusion criteria and practices may vary. You can find these by referring directly to the product provider.
Overview
We believe it's possible to achieve strong, long-term investment returns and contribute to a healthier planet and society.
Our Sustainable Growth investment option seeks to avoid exposure to particular activities and tilt investment towards companies and assets whose activities are thematically aligned with one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Invests in shares, debt and property, with some private equity, alternatives, infrastructure and cash investments. With a higher exposure to growth assets, this option may experience high volatility.
Description
We believe it's possible to achieve strong, long-term investment returns and contribute to a healthier planet and society. The Sustainable Growth investment option seeks to avoid exposure to particular activities and tilt investment towards companies and assets who activities are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Exclusions that reflect environmental and social values
- Strong long-term performance
- Sustainable investments that aim to deliver positive outcomes
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Themes & Issues
9
themes included
3
issues fully avoided
3
issues mostly avoided
2
issues partially avoided
Product Targets
Retail
Certified Since
2022
Last date certified
September 13, 2024
Primary RI Strategy
Negative Screening
Secondary RI Strategy
Sustainability themed