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Implementation of Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Principle 1: We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes. • We have a RI policy that is applicable to all our products 32 • We have a dedicated ESG research function whose ana- lytical process is subject to constant development. We run and maintain an internal ESG scoring platform • We source ESG research from brokers and specialist re- search providers • We collaborate with academic and other researchers to further knowledge on ESG • We run a series of workshops internally on ESG issues, and we teach investment professionals how to integrate them in their analysis • We work closely with PMs running ESG-enhanced prod- ucts to enhance the integration of ESG into their invest- ment processes Principle 2: We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices. • We publish a RI policy which extensively covers active ownership and has the Principles at its core • We vote our holdings and frequently use the vote as an engagement tool • We have a track record of filing, co-filing or supporting shareholder resolutions with a long-term ESG focus • We have extensive engagement capabilities and an award-winning engagement program • We are active participants in policy development, regu- lation and standard setting through bodies such as the SASB Investor Advisory Group, TCFD pilot group, and Swedish nomination committees • We participate in numerous collaborative engagement initiatives, such as Climate Action 100+ and the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) • Investment managers are encouraged to include ESG en- gagement in their reporting Principle 3: We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG is- sues by the entities in which we invest. • We advocate for standardised reporting on ESG issues and are active and prominent supporters of SASB • We consistently encourage companies to include ESG is- sues in their annual reports • We are a part of the TCFD pilot group, and systematically promote better climate disclosure across industries
Principle 4: We will promote acceptance and implementa- tion of the Principles within the investment industry. • We include indicators related to the Principles in perfor- mance evaluation and incentives • We extensively collaborate with service providers to help them meet our ESG requirements • We support regulatory and policy developments that pro- mote the Principles Principle 5: We will work together to enhance our effective- ness in implementing the Principles. • We collaborate with selected fellow investors to enhance our practices • We participate and lead various collaborative initiatives, see list under Principle 2 Principle 6: We will each report on our activities and prog- ress towards implementing the Principles. • Our RI annual report contains a section that explains how ESG issues are integrated in investment practices • Our RI annual report contains a section that details active ownership activities • We report on achievements related to the Principles in our RI annual report • We seek to determine the impact of integration activities throughout our portfolios, for example by benchmarking carbon footprint and SDG exposure
32) The RI Policy applies to all Nordea-branded investment strategies, with the exception of any holdings by such strategies in external funds and index derivatives and selected discretionary mandates on clients’ request.
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