Responsible Investing
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. We have an exclusion policy in place that includes criteria on the basis of which we can exclude controversial products and countries from investment. These are examples of elements of responsible investing. For Robeco responsible investing is made up of five related elements.
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Product
classification
We commissioned an independent institute to classify our products according to four aspects. You can see how each product is assessed on 1) integration of ESG factors, 2) active ownership, 3) sustainability and 4) exclusion policy. The score determines whether a product is traditional, sustainable or ethical.
Active dialogue
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.
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Results
In the long run, because companies who practice good governance and adopt effective policies on environmental issues and human rights, for example, obtain better results, responsible investing can contribute to shareholder value.
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