To accommodate the rising demand for sustainable investment products,
The index funds will thus invest in activities that contribute to solving the climate challenges and creating a more sustainable society.
'We have adjusted our investment products because we are keen to make it easier for our customers - both personal and institutional - to invest in the green transition. All of the six funds track the EU Climate Transition Benchmark. This means that companies are selected or excluded in a way that ensure the funds help reduce climate impact and contribute to the green transition,' explains
Adjustments
6 index funds are adjusted...
...so they will invest in activities that contribute to solving the climate challenges and creating a more sustainable society
2 index funds are adjusted...
...so there will be more than 90 ESG funds
Expanded selection of ESG investment products
As well as facilitating sustainable investing,
ESG investment products are Danske Invest funds that promote ESG characteristics by, for example, investing in companies focused on the climate, labour relations, diversity or anti-corruption.
These products thus comply with article 8 of SFDR, which came into force on 10 March this year. The new EU regulation provide the financial sector with clear definitions of what may be termed as sustainable or ESG investment products.
A step closer to our targets
Earlier this year,
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These newly adjusted investment products are the first step on the road to reaching our 2030 target, and we will be regularly developing and expanding our product range so we can create value for our customers and support the transition to a more sustainable society.
Chief Investment Officer,
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