Sustainable investment
Sustainable and responsible investment (”SRI”) is a long-term oriented investment approach which integrates ESG factors in the research, analysis and selection process of securities within an investment portfolio. It combines fundamental analysis and engagement with an evaluation of ESG factors in order to better capture long-term returns for investors and to benefit society by influencing the behaviour of companies.
What are Sustainable Investments?
The landscape of sustainable investments is dynamic and fast evolving. There is a proliferation of diverging definitions, both market-led and in regulatory frameworks. These range from flexible approaches covering a wide range of objectives to more restrictive and stringent strategies.
Please find below an overview of the sustainable investment definitions stemming from the EU rules and an overview of the Eurosif conceptual framework.