Worldwide asset supervisor Robeco introduced at this time plans to launch a brand new vary of transition investing methods over the subsequent few months, spanning a variety of asset lessons and geared toward discovering alpha in corporations which are making sustainable transitions throughout all industries, together with carbon-intensive sectors.

In line with Robeco, the launch of the brand new vary comes as most transition investing is at present targeted on non-public markets and actual property, with the brand new methods geared toward making transition investing obtainable to broader audiences.

Mark van der Kroft, Chief Funding Officer at Robeco, stated:

“At present, Robeco provides a number of methods with clear local weather targets and funds investing in transition enablers. Nevertheless, recognizing the pressing want for transition finance to help international sustainability objectives, Robeco is happy to additionally introduce investing in precise transition property in public markets. Our dedication stems from the understanding that efficient transition is about extra than simply investing in inexperienced applied sciences; it’s about driving significant change throughout all sectors.”

The brand new transition methods will initially focus in Asia and rising markets, described by Robeco as markets “the place the funding alternatives are most stark,” with UN information estimating that the transformation of rising economies to internet zero by 2050 is anticipated to require $125 trillion and funding, and regulators already indicating that they need corporations to make and disclose transition plans.

In line with Robeco, the brand new methods use frameworks to tell apart transition leaders from laggards, and can make the most of the agency’s transition investing strategy finance corporations making progress in sustainable growth, whereas adhering to key ideas comparable to intentionality, measurability, and credibility.

Thu Ha Chow, Head of Fastened Earnings Asia at Robeco, stated:

“The methods that we’ll carry within the coming interval completely mix Robeco’s core strengths in alpha era and sustainability experience. Transition investing presents challenges because of the shortage of publicly obtainable information and metrics. Leveraging our 25 years of expertise in sustainable analysis and investing, we’ve developed proprietary information and frameworks to beat this lack of transparency.”

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