Sustainability is important in ABN AMRO’s investment services, which is why we also apply this within the Classic Mandate. We exclude investments in companies that produce controversial weapons or tobacco, as well as avoid incorporating those companies into the portfolio that attach little importance to sustainability.
We use the Morningstar Sustainability methodology for this, which gives every company a sustainability score. Morningstar is a global leader in investment fund information. Morningstar is a global leader in investment fund information.
For our portfolio, we require that the average sustainability score for each fund is at least the average of comparable funds or higher. This gives you an investment portfolio that, in addition to the return, also has a view to sustainability.
Transparency integration sustainability risks Classic Mandate
Precontractual disclosure template Classic Mandate
Product level related sustainability information Classic Mandate
ABN AMRO MeesPierson takes into account the main negative consequences of investment decisions and advice on sustainability factors. Sustainability factors include environmental, social and employment issues, respect for human rights, and the fight against corruption and bribery. We adhere to the Sustainability Risk Policy Framework of ABN AMRO Bank NV (“ABN AMRO”). The Sustainability Risk Policy Framework is partly based on the various corporate responsibility codes and on internationally recognised sustainability standards or initiatives to which ABN AMRO adheres. In accordance with the Sustainability Risk Policy Framework and international standards, the following main negative sustainability impacts are taken into account:
- Violation of the 10 principles of the United Nations (“UN”) Global Compact;
- Controversies;
- CO2 emissions as an indicator of climate change.
Engagement is used to encourage companies within the investment universe to improve their business strategy and performance.
This also includes environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) aspects.
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