There is an increasing awareness of what a sustainable future means. Many clients worry about climate change, environmental destruction and social inequality and have an understanding that pension and ISA investments can be used to drive positive change.
Future-proofing investments now means being mindful of sustainability and responsible investment - and we're here to support you and your clients.
Our approach to responsible investment
At Aegon, we have a strong track record as a provider of investment strategies that consider ESG factors within their investments.
We've over 30 years' experience managing responsible investments and have over £23 billion invested in funds that consider ESG (as at 31 December 2023).
We've committed to halving greenhouse gas emissions in our default funds by 2030, and to net zero emissions by 20501.
We've pledged £500 million by 2026 to climate solutions - investments that directly contribute to climate change mitigation and/or adaption.
We're a signatory of the UK Stewardship Code - a set of 12 principles that sets high standards for responsible investment on behalf of UK savers and pensioners.
Collaboration is key to driving change, so we've signed up to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and joined initiatives like the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC).
We offer a range of funds that consider environmental and social factors, designed to suit your clients investment preferences.
¹In 2019 we committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for our pension default fund range by 2050 and to a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030. Measured using carbon footprint across our full range of default funds. Emissions targets don’t apply to individual funds. 2030 target applies to scope 1 and 2 emissions from listed equities and corporate fixed income only.
The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and isn't guaranteed Your client could get back loss than they invest.
