A tale of two COPs (and why, despite the negative noise, they do matter)
We look at what the latest COP developments mean for investors.
AUM for SFDR Article 8/9 funds as of Dec 2023
are SFDR* Article 8/9 as of Dec 2023 (not available in all jurisdictions)
is our target for operational net-zero
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’.
We host and speak at events, to contribute thought leadership to important sustainability issues. Join us to find out more.
This year, abrdn’s 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 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!
For Singapore website only - Statement on MAS' Code of Conduct for ESG Rating and Data Product Providers (the Code):
abrdn welcomes the MAS' action to establish baseline industry standards for transparency and clarity in methodologies and data sources in the development of ESG ratings and data products. The Code builds upon the International Organisation of Securities Commissions' (IOSCO) recommendations which will help ensure a level of global consistency in the quality of ESG ratings and data products.
We have reviewed the recommended voluntary standards of best practice and have decided not to participate in and publish the initial self-attestation checklist at this juncture in view of our ongoing initiatives to enhance the availability and quality of ESG data. We are supportive of adopting the Code and will review regularly a suitable timing to publish as such.