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decrypted ESG
Act sustainably. Invest socially.
Addressing the ‘S’ in ESG is not just the right thing to do; it makes financial sense – and it is becoming more widely shared by investors.
Many think sustainability is about the envi- ronment. But that’s only one part of the story. Across the globe, social disparities are rising, posing real challenges to the fundamentals of societies as well as their economies, in both emerging and developed markets. In 2015, the United Nations (UN), recognising the need to safeguard the future wellbeing of global society, launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030. In order to meet these goals, annual investments of USD 5 to 7 trillion are required. The SDGs offer a common framework with which companies and investors alike can align long-term value creation with the world’s most pressing needs. Given that 11 of the 17 UN SDGs focus on social challenges, there is a substantial investment opportunity in the gap between social needs and available solutions. There are enormous needs in areas like access to finance, formal education, affordable housing and a plethora of others. The idea that investing in people and working to address social issues is good for business is shared by investor groups across the globe. A company that can meet these demands is in a position to generate attractive returns. And the opposite is also true: companies with weak records on human rights or labour practices are likely to suffer from increased supply-chain dis- ruptions, affecting both operational performance and brand reputation.
Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education is one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
the social SDGs is in the best interest of investors, as the profitability of their investments depends on the continued wellbeing of the world’s society,” says François Passant, ESG Leader at Nordea Asset Management.
Nordea offers three equity solutions that focus on the ‘S’ in ESG:
` Nordea 1 – Global Climate and Social Impact Fund ` Nordea 1 – Global Social Empowerment Fund ` Nordea 1 – Global Social Solutions Fund
For more information: nordea.lu/ThematicSustainableSolutions
“At Nordea Asset Management, we strongly believe that working towards the achievement of
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