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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? Elina Hokkanen 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

Tap into our expertise

Keep up with our knowledge and trends through articles, podcasts and videos.

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Tap into our expertise

Keep up with our knowledge and trends through articles, podcasts and videos.

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The CO₂lumnist: What is the ‘e’ in CO₂e?

Greenhouse gas emissions are reported as carbon dioxide equivalents – it’s not just CO2 that’s the main villain out there.

14-10-2021 | Column

At the forefront of climate investing solutions

Everything you need to know about climate challenges and climate investing solutions.

01-10-2021 | Insight

Factoring climate change into Expected Returns forecasts

The impact of climate change has been factored into the core forecasts in Expected Returns for the first time in the five-year outlook’s 11-year history.

30-09-2021 | 5-Year outlook

SI Opener: How Covid-19 is worsening inequality

The Covid-19 pandemic has reversed gains in global poverty reduction and has had a profound impact on multiple facets of inequality.

23-09-2021 | SI Opener

The CO₂lumnist: Data providers and the greenhouse gas pie

The greenhouse gas emissions of different sectors forms parts of giant pie.

22-09-2021 | Column

Our introductory guide to investing in SDG credits

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have captured the imagination as a great way of impact investing.

21-09-2021 | Insight

Get educated on the SDGs and earn professional development points

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) present a major investment opportunity along with a means of improving life for millions.

13-09-2021 | Insight

Good cop, bad cop? Our hopes for real action at COP26

The most important conference on climate change is about to take place, six years after the Paris Agreement was signed.

08-09-2021 | Insight