Robeco is an international asset manager offering an extensive range of active investments, from equities to bonds. Research lies at the heart of everything we do, with a ‘pioneering but cautious’ approach that has been in our DNA since our foundation in Rotterdam in 1929. We believe strongly in sustainability investing, quantitative techniques and constant innovation.
As Investment Engineers, we have placed the acquisition of knowledge at our core ever since our first director said “every investment strategy should be research-driven”. Through the unique integration of three types of research - Fundamental, Sustainable and Quantitative - we can offer ground-breaking investment strategies to our clients.
Robeco is fully owned by ORIX Europe, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation. ORIX Corporation is a Japanese business conglomerate that started operating in 1964.
Robeco has an executive committee and a supervisory board. The executive committee develops and executes the Robeco strategy, and manages the company on a day-to-day basis. The supervisory board monitors the execution of the company policy and advises the executive committee. It includes a representative from ORIX Corporation.
Robeco launched its first sustainable investing product in 1995 and has been at the forefront of sustainable investing since then. We believe that integrating sustainability factors into the investment process leads to better-informed investment decisions and healthier long-term, risk-adjusted returns. Read all about this in our Sustainability Report 2019.
The Robeco Foundation works to promote equal opportunities for children around the world. It focuses on local initiatives in cities where Robeco has a presence, to help disadvantaged children through educational programs.