Sustainable investing

Sustainable investing

We aspire to deliver sustainable returns for Clients and drive the transition to a low-carbon, inclusive economy.

Sustainable investing

We aspire to deliver sustainable returns for Clients and drive the transition to a low-carbon, inclusive economy.

We manage capital with sustainability embedded in our investment processes, offer our Clients and employees1 sustainable investing opportunities and invest our assets to support the transition to a low-carbon and more inclusive economy.

Priority Sustainable Development Goals: #7 Affordable and Clean Energy and #13 Climate Change.

Sustainable investing: Material topic

Our world is increasingly affected by environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Climate change. Social inequality. Cybersecurity. At the same time, interest in sustainable investing continues to grow. Learn about how we’re directing capital to support the transition to a low-carbon economy

Goals

  • Rigorous incorporation of ESG considerations in all of our investment processes and decisions

    On track

  • $20 billion in new investments from 2021-2025 in assets and businesses that support the transition to a low-carbon and more inclusive economy

    On track - $6.8 billion invested in 2021

  • Net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. We are setting interim targets for investments in 2022. We set this goal across our global operations as well – refer to Trusted and Responsible Business.

    New – established in 2021

Our stories of impact

Financing positive impact: Supporting treatment for opioid abuse and addiction

New residential community for affordable housing

Making sustainable investing easier for group retirement Clients

1 Majority of funds offered through employee retirement savings plans integrate ESG factors into investment considerations.