UK's RLAM Adopts SDR Focus Label for 8 Funds for ESG Transparency
The label informs clients about the funds' sustainability focus, helping them make informed decisions.
Investments in companies with strong business models whose operations positively impact society.
The UK-based investment management company Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has said that all eight funds in its £11bn Sustainable fund range will now have the sustainability Focus label under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).
This decision has been made to reflect sustainability considerations in the investment discourses of these funds, helping investors make informed decisions about where to put their money and understand how sustainability is a principal element of the funds' management.
The funds offer options from 100% equity to 100% fixed-income investments and have been managed for more than two decades using the same investment process. This decades-long approach ensures money goes into businesses with strong business models and products or services that positively impact society.
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Also, the funds offer several investment options, including multi-asset funds, to help investors select their expected risk and return levels.
Mike Fox, Head of Equities, Royal London Asset Management said: “Adopting the Sustainability Focus label provides reassurance to our clients regarding the high standards of sustainability practices embedded in our funds, which have also delivered award-winning investment performance. We remain committed to ensuring clients benefit from our clear and consistent sustainability-driven approach to investing.
“Sustainable investing is about driving long-term value for our clients, the wider economy and society. By actively investing in companies, we can encourage continuous improvement in their sustainability practices for the benefit of everyone.”
Visit their website to learn more about their strategy and sustainable investing policy.
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Source: RLAM
