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Sustainable Investing Research

More than two decades of Sustainable Investing research have equipped us with the tools and the unique expertise needed to define financially-material ESG information, integrate it into a wide-range of investment products, and measure its impact.

Sustainability and financial materiality

Sustainable investing research focuses on the link between sustainability and financial materiality. But what is financial materiality, exactly? Michael van der Meer explains how we determine the financial relevance of sustainability criteria.

Focus on financial materiality

Sharpening the power of ESG scores - Smart ESG

We continuously work to enhance the power of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data for investment decisions. To help investors amplify the benefits of Sustainable Investing, we have developed an innovative "Smart ESG" scoring methodology.

RobecoSAM Smart ESG Score

Mapping, measuring & monitoring SDGs

Investors are increasingly interested in investments that both contribute to realizing the SDGs, while providing financial returns. We are among the first investment managers to construct an effective framework for mapping and measuring SDG contributions that can be applied across investment portfolios.

RobecoSAM SDG Scores

Analyzing countries' ESG performance

The Country Sustainability Ranking is a comprehensive framework for analyzing countries' ESG performance. By focusing on ESG factors, we offer a view into a country's strengths and weaknesses that are not typically covered by rating agencies. The ranking can be a powerful tool to enhance risk analysis for government bonds.

RobecoSAM Country ESG Score

Environmental Impact Monitoring

Measuring a portfolio's environmental footprint demonstrates the magnitude of its impact across four key environmental indicators. Based on results, investors can more fully optimize their impact preferences – maximizing positive or reducing negative environmental impacts within equity and credit portfolios.

RobecoSAM Environmental Impact Monitoring Tool

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Robeco commits to net zero carbon ambition by 2050

Robeco is committing to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all its assets under management by 2050.

04-12-2020 | Insight

SI Digital Explore: The need to integrate ESG into the investment process

The structural integration of ESG information is not a simple overlay for investors, but should be structurally embedded in all aspects of portfolio building.

03-12-2020 | Insight

‘Make, remake and reuse’ – let’s shift to a circular economy

The boundless appetite for resources, fueled by linear production and consumption patterns, is exceeding the planet’s regenerative capacity.

02-12-2020 | Video

Not all investable trends and themes are about fancy tech innovation

While some of the most attractive trends and thematic investing narratives have to do with technology and innovation, it’s not always the case.

27-11-2020 | Insight

SI Opener: Covid-19 puts spotlight on labor issues in the apparel industry

The fashion industry has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic due to its discretionary nature, impacting not only garment brands but also their supply chains.

26-11-2020 | SI Opener

Robeco earns ‘leader’ label from Morningstar for ESG

Robeco has been named by Morningstar as a ‘leader’ for its commitment to ESG.

25-11-2020 | Insight

Quant solutions must look beyond the most conventional factors

Quant strategies have come under pressure over the past two years.

24-11-2020 | Interview

Finding the right balance between three things – public health, normal economic functioning, and personal freedoms – will be the main challenge for policymakers in 2021.

19-11-2020 | Yearly outlook