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range, or simply transition to a sustainable suite of strategies,” Girondel points out. “You will also need to determine the bar you set in terms of the sustainability products you will be selecting. This is a careful consideration, particularly as the current focus on greenwashing is only going to intensify in the months and years ahead.” Building blocks for an ESG portfolio NAM has been at the forefront of the responsi- ble and sustainable investment space for more
than three decades, ever since the launch of its first ESG sector-screened fund. Girondel says the group has worked tirelessly to ensure it remains ahead of the curve when it comes to regulatory change, particularly the fast-moving develop- ments in the sustainability space. “We have also invested into our suite of specialist solutions to ensure we have all the building blocks needed for distributors and advisers to construct their sustainable offerings,” says Girondel. These building blocks include NAM’s range of ESG STARS funds – which cover a variety of equity regions, and a number of segments of the fixed income market. Each ESG STARS strategy seeks to unearth the sustainable leaders of tomorrow and has three primary objectives: beat the benchmark, invest in companies or countries displaying positive ESG standards and create a lasting impact.1
Let’s build ESG portfolios Nordea Asset Management (NAM) recently launched a new microsite where financial advisors and distribution partners can find all the information they need about how NAM can help them meet the coming sustainability requirements. Find out what building blocks NAM can offer you to build your ESG offering: from NAM’s solid ESG framework and decades of experience in sustainable investing to its wide range of ESG strategies including the ESG STARS funds, which cover various asset classes and geographical regions. For more information: nordea.lu/ESGBuildingBlocks
1 There can be no warranty that an investment objective, targeted returns and results of an investment structure is achieved. The value of your investment can go up and down, and you could lose some or all of your invested money.
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