Responsible Investing
We actively invest for the long-term prosperity of our clients and to secure a sustainable future for the planet.
We expect the global economy will move to a more sustainable and equitable model over the coming years, and we want to be an active partner for the clients as that transition takes place. It’s important to consider how we, as responsible investors, can promote positive change for the present and the future of our people and planet.
Sustainable investing
The vast majority of our assets under management integrate our ESG analysis and quantitative scores into the investment process, while applying our core exclusions policy. We believe this can deliver value for clients by identifying risks and opportunities linked to key sustainability trends in the global economy.
Putting ESG to work
We believe environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are material to investment performance and a potential risk factor for issuers. Find out how we put responsible investment at the heart of portfolios.
Driving impact in listed assets
Our detailed frameworks guide how we select investments to deliver impact in listed fixed income and equity markets.
Our road to net zero
The road to a net zero world is challenging to navigate and requires a collective effort. Every individual, company, and government must play its part. There isn’t one single answer or path to solving this challenge, but we want to be one of the leaders on this journey: in our investment choices, the products we offer, the way we engage and vote, and manage our business.
Discover our ACT Range
Our ACT range is our most focused ESG offering. Strategies in this category are designed to help clients target specific sustainability goals around issues such as climate change and inequality while continuing to adopt the reinforced approach to sustainability risks and good governance practices.
We are committed to responsible investing1
With the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) programme.
of AUM2 classified as Articles 8 & 9 under SFDR
across our Core business. Our dedicated Impact range grows every year, delivering verifiable positive effects alongside financial returns.
Putting responsible investing to work in our strategies.
Our first RI mandate was awarded in 1998 and helped to create sustainable jobs.
of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.
How are we making progress towards sustainability?
Explore our Climate Progress Report for a comprehensive overview of our progress and actions against our climate commitments and net zero goals.
View our climate action reportSustainability-Linked Bonds
AXA IM is committed to the idea that investors will be better positioned if they acknowledge and address climate change and sustainability in their portfolios. This has prompted us to carefully monitor the arrival of a new type of fixed income asset class – Sustainability-Linked Bonds.
Stewardship and engagement
As a major investor in many markets, we carry the potential to influence companies towards behaviours that we believe will be to the advantage of our clients. This may extend from highlighting short-term strategic risks for individual firms, to encouraging longer-term positioning that helps build secure and sustainable economies.
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Our policies and reports
We are firmly committed to embedding sustainability into our business practices and culture.
What is SFDR?
Five key questions answered about the EU's new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) rules.
Our approach and methodology
SFDR, in its article 2 (17), provides a wide definition of what a sustainable investment is, leaving some room for interpretation and implementation. Find out more about our approach and methodology to sustainable investment.
Risks
No assurance can be given that our strategies will be successful. Investors can lose some or all of their capital invested. Our strategies are subject to risks including, but not limited to: global investments risk, equity risk, credit risk, derivatives risk and leverage, risks linked to investments in emerging markets, counterparty risk and geopolitical risk.
Disclaimer
The classification of the [Fund] under SFDR may be subject to adjustments and amendments, since SFDR has come into force recently only and certain aspects of SFDR may be subject to new and/or different interpretations than those existing at the date of this [Prospectus/PPM]. As part of the ongoing assessment and current process of classifying its financial products under SFDR, [the Manager] reserves the right, in accordance with and within the limits of applicable regulations and of the [Fund]’s [legal documentation], to amend the classification of the Fund from time to time to reflect changes in market practice, its own interpretations, SFDR-related laws or regulations or currently-applicable delegated regulations, communications from national or European authorities or court decisions clarifying SFDR interpretations. Investors are reminded that they should not base their investment decisions on the information presented under SFDR only.
The ESG data used in the investment process are based on ESG methodologies which rely in part on third party data, and in some cases are internally developed. They are subjective and may change over time. Despite several initiatives, the lack of harmonized definitions can make ESG criteria heterogeneous. As such, the different investment strategies that use ESG criteria and ESG reporting are difficult to compare with each other. Strategies that incorporate ESG criteria and those that incorporate sustainable development criteria may use ESG data that appear similar, but which should be distinguished because their calculation method may be different.
This promotional communication does not constitute on the part of AXA Investment Managers a solicitation or investment, legal or tax advice. This material does not contain sufficient information to support an investment decision.
Due to its simplification, this document is partial and opinions, estimates and forecasts herein are subjective and subject to change without notice. There is no guarantee forecasts made will come to pass. Data, figures, declarations, analysis, predictions and other information in this document is provided based on our state of knowledge at the time of creation of this document. Whilst every care is taken, no representation or warranty (including liability towards third parties), express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained herein. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the recipient. This material does not contain sufficient information to support an investment decision.