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£19.6bn

AUM for SFDR Article 8/9 funds as of Dec 2023

60 funds

are SFDR* Article 8/9 as of Dec 2023 (not available in all jurisdictions)

Sustainable investing

2040

is our target for operational net-zero

What is sustainable investing?

At the basic level, Sustainable Investing is an approach to investment where environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, in combination with traditional financial considerations, guide the selection and management of investments. This can be thought of as ESG integration to the investment process. This input focuses on the risks & opportunities ESG factors may bring when assessing a potential investment.

In addition to ESG integration, investors may look for investments that seek to achieve a positive environmental or social outcome. This can be thought of as sustainable outcomes as an output of the investment process.

This all comes under the broad banner of ‘sustainable investing’.

Sustainable investing at Aberdeen Investments
We have developed our sustainable investing approach, from over 30 years of experience, starting from a focus on corporate governance to the more holistic approach we take today. ESG considerations are now an integral part of our decision making.
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Latest insights

Insights3 min Read

Delivering innovative energy solutions for the UK’s energy transition - Deeside Anaerobic Digestion Project

We explore the Deeside AD Project's role in the UK's energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.

Delivering innovative energy solutions for the UK’s energy transition - Deeside Anaerobic Digestion Project
Insights3 min Read

China’s big charge: EVs, oil and the renminbi

China’s battery maker CATL recently enjoyed a bumper listing. Here, we explore China’s battery dominance and share details of our recent visits to CATL’s cutting-edge factory.

China’s big charge: EVs, oil and the renminbi
Global Macro Research22 min Listen

Has Javier Milei's shock therapy worked for Argentina?

In the latest episode, we explore Argentina’s dramatic economic turnaround under Milei and ask whether the reforms can stick.

Has Javier Milei's shock therapy worked for Argentina?
Global Macro Research1 min Read

Argentina’s shock therapy yields results, but normalisation remains a way off

President Javier Milei has overseen sharp policy shifts aimed at stabilising the country’s economy, including fiscal consolidation and disinflation. The latest IMF deal and peso liberalisation are further positive steps. But sustaining this progress and a major return to international capital markets will require further reform and is not guaranteed.

Argentina’s shock therapy yields results, but normalisation remains a way off
Insights4 min Read

Why income investing in emerging markets?

Most often associated with growth investing, a look at how emerging markets represent a uniquely appealing income universe for today's active investors with a total return mindset.

Why income investing in emerging markets?

Events

We host and speak at events, to contribute thought leadership to important sustainability issues. Join us to find out more.

Sustainability Summit (25 May 2023)

This year, Aberdeen Investments' Sustainability Summit 2023, held in Singapore, envisions the future of sustainability in Asia Pacific (APAC) – where the region leads the way in advancing sustainability solutions and making real progress.

abrdn Sustainability Summit 2023

PRI in Person 2023 (3-5 Oct 2023)

abrdn will be sponsoring the Oasis rest area at the PRI in Person conference taking place in Tokyo this year. We look forward to meeting you there!

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Sustainability Inspires: how infrastructure delivers for investors and the planet

In our latest podcast, we discuss how infrastructure investments can help to achieve optimal outcomes for society. 

Sustainability Inspires: how infrastructure delivers for investors and the planet
Sustainability podcast14 min Listen

Impact in focus: through the lens of public markets

We discuss impact investing through the lens of public markets.

Impact in focus: through the lens of public markets
Sustainability podcast20 min Listen

Sustainability Inspires: Financing on the wild side: rewilding as a nature-based solution.

In this episode, we discuss rewilding and why nature-based solutions are set to be a significant trend in the finance industry.

Sustainability Inspires: Financing on the wild side: rewilding as a nature-based solution.
Sustainability podcast33 min Listen

Sustainability Inspires: reshaping real estate assets to revitalise communities

The positive social impact of real estate investments on society

Sustainability Inspires: reshaping real estate assets to revitalise communities
Sustainability podcast42 min Listen

Sustainable horizons: evaluating COP28 and charting the path forward for climate action

Insights from Eva Cairns and Faith Ward on the successes, challenges and imperatives of COP28

Sustainable horizons: evaluating COP28 and charting the path forward for climate action
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The value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up and an investor may get back less than the amount invested. Past performance is not a guide to future results.

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