Social and environmental change is happening faster than ever. People are increasingly conscious of climate change, and are making positive changes, such as recycling and using environmentally-friendly products. But have you considered how your pension, ISA or GIA savings can make a positive contribution towards a more sustainable world? 

Responsible, sustainable, ethical or ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing all refer to the criteria that fund managers might look at when you invest in a ‘responsible’ fund. Some examples of these factors are:

Environmental


Climate change policies​

Renewable energy​

Waste and pollution​

Energy efficiency​ 

Social


Workplace safety​

Data protection and privacy​

Human rights​

Labour standards​

Governance


Board diversity​

Anti-corruption policies​

Corporate behaviour​

Shareholder rights​

We’re committed to responsible investing ​

Over 200

responsible investment options across our platforms​

Net zero

carbon emissions for our default funds by 2050, and half by 2030*

30

Over 30 years' experience managing responsible investments​

The value of investments may go down as well as up.

You may get back less than you invest. As at 31 December 2021. Target to halve carbon emissions based on 2019 start date.