Responsible Investing
Robeco advocates responsible investing. We are open about risks, costs and returns, and we incorporate environmental, social and corporate-governance factors into our investment process. Our exclusion policy ensures that investments are not made in controversial products or countries.
Opportunities
Scarcity of resources and climate change are two examples of challenges that highlight the importance of responsible investing. The attractive investment opportunities this offers inspire us to develop investment products and indices based on responsible principles. The acquisition of SAM - an investment boutique established in Switzerland and oriented exclusively towards sustainability - underpins our strategy relating to responsible investing.
Active ownership
We make active use of voting rights and frequently maintain an active dialogue with companies in which we invest for our clients. We aim to influence a company’s management through the action we take on behalf of the shareholders, and to bring about an increase in corporate sustainability.
Positive relationship
There is a positive relationship between sustainability and financial performance. By investing in companies that play a leading role in sustainability, investors increase not only their long-term financial returns; they also contribute directly to resolving the issues at the heart of responsible investing. So it pays to be responsible.
