Financial institution Nordea unveils a thematic investment fund.
Nordea Introduces Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy
Nordea Asset Management has announced the launch of a new ESG product: the Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy. This strategy, classified under Article 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), focuses on sustainable investing that balances environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
Thomas Sørensen and Henning Padberg will manage the strategy, which is also overseen by Nordea 1 - Global Climate and Environment Fund (ISIN: LU0994683356). The strategy aims to support the transition towards reducing negative impacts and increasing positive impacts on nature and society.
The strategy is a global thematic equity product that benefits from a strong ESG research platform. It is designed for investors prioritizing social and environmental aspects and targets those interested in both the environmental and social impact of their investments.
One of the key investment strategies of the Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy is integrating climate and nature-related risk management. Nordea leads in addressing nature-related risks, developing metrics and methodologies to quantify and manage impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. The rising importance of these factors for risk management and business opportunities is acknowledged.
Another strategy is ESG integration and proprietary research. Nordea conducts annual ESG ratings of companies to identify leaders in sustainable practices, guiding investment decisions towards firms demonstrating measurable progress in environmental, social, and governance areas.
The strategy also supports sustainable flows, ranking among the top global asset managers for sustainable fund inflows. This strategic emphasis on directing capital to climate and social impact-focused investments is evident.
In addition, the strategy facilitates client transitions by partnering with companies to accelerate sustainability efforts and enable transitions aligned with climate and social goals. For instance, support to clients like Jutel in improving sustainability practices is demonstrated.
Impact analysis is fully integrated in the portfolio management of the Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy. The strategy aims to create long-term value by investing in companies and solutions that contribute to climate mitigation, social inclusion, and biodiversity preservation while managing financial risks related to these factors.
Thomas Sørensen believes that companies offering solutions to climate and social challenges present compelling investment opportunities. The strategy aims to generate attractive returns by investing in companies offering meaningful solutions to pressing social and environmental issues.
The Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy is an addition to Nordea Asset Management's existing range of ESG products, further solidifying their commitment to sustainable investing.
- Thomas Sørensen and Henning Padberg, along with Nordea, are keen on investing in companies offering solutions that address pressing environmental and social issues, as part of their Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy.
- The Global Climate and Social Impact Strategy combines investments in companies contributing to climate mitigation, social inclusion, and biodiversity preservation, while also prioritizing technology firms that contribute to sustainable finance and business opportunities.
