Responsible investment
Arvestar commitment towards sustainability
Sustainable investing refers to the process of taking due account of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects
Arvestar, as a subsidiary of Argenta, is very much committed to sustainability and therefore undertakes responsibility with regard to social and environmental impact
Our commitment
To defend the fundamental rights (as per the UN Global Compact) pertaining to the respect for human rights, labor rights, anti-corruption and environmental protection and assess the seriousness of controversies that issuers may face;
To avoid financing controversial activities that are deemed unethical and / or irresponsible and / or unsustainable;
To promote companies having the best ESG performance while fostering on-going efforts and evolutions towards sustainability
The Arvestar ESG commitment is integrated in the investment strategy of the Funds via the following strategies:
Norms-based screening: Screening of investments according to their compliance with international standards and norms, e.g. the United Nations Global Compact principles
Exclusionary screening
Controversial activities: Excluding companies involved in controversial activities.
Controversial companies: Excluding companies exposed to significant controversies/controversial behavior.
Best-in-class screening: Selecting the best ESG profiles within a sector
Commitment to a minimum proportion of sustainable investments: Investing a minimum proportion of the portfolio in green/impact bonds or in companies that contribute through their products and services to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations (UN)
Degroof Petercam Asset Management (DPAM) as the portfolio manager of the Funds is responsible to implement the Arvestar ESG Investment policy in the portfolios of the Funds. DPAM has a long track record in implementing ESG strategies. The portfolio managers accordingly integrate quantitative and qualitative ESG insights and research in the investment processes with the aim of improving the long-term performance of the funds while reducing sustainability risks
Detailed Policies and Sustainability related disclosures
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