An investment is never neutral for society and the planet. Today, you can opt for investments that have a positive impact and support those involved in the transition.
When you invest money in an investment fund, you are indirectly financing businesses and other entities. However, not all funds integrate social and ecological impacts into their investment policy in the same way, some not even at all. In this case, investment decisions are based mainly or solely on financial criteria. As an investor, you thus finance harmful sectors and companies.
Impact funds
With its impact funds, Triodos Bank offers a concrete and transparent alternative. These funds allow you to direct your investments towards companies that have a measurable positive impact. Triodos has thus identified various themes inherent to the sustainable transition such as renewable energies, the circular economy, social inclusion and emancipation, or the prosperity and health of populations. The bank also excludes certain sectors from all its funds, such as fossil fuels or armaments.
Obviously, even in a sustainable world, we will still need products such as shampoo, shoes or coffee. We have every interest in pushing the large companies that produce them to adopt responsible management of all of their activities. This is why they are also eligible for impact funds, provided they contribute positively to society. To assess this contribution, Triodos Bank applies very strict criteria, both qualitative and quantitative. For example, it checks the origin of the raw materials used, the remuneration policy put in place, respect for human rights, the absence of animal testing, etc. This rigorous investment process makes it possible to compose diversified and balanced funds, with a real positive impact on the environment and society.
Moreover, as a committed shareholder, Triodos challenges companies in relation to their weak points and, if necessary, asks them for proof of a continuous improvement path.
Long-term vision
We know that the continuation of the current model can only lead us to great difficulties, which makes the sustainable transition all the more necessary and urgent. However, companies that make sustainability and social inclusion a priority are better prepared for the transition. They are also more focused on the long term and are ahead of increasingly stringent regulations and demands in terms of sustainability. Which is important for investors with a sustainable vision for their financial assets.
When you invest money in an investment fund, you are indirectly financing businesses and other entities. However, not all funds integrate social and ecological impacts into their investment policy in the same way, some not even at all. In this case, investment decisions are based mainly or solely on financial criteria. As an investor, you are thus financing harmful sectors and companies. With its impact funds, Triodos Bank offers a concrete and transparent alternative. These funds allow you to direct your investments towards companies that have a measurable positive impact. Triodos has thus identified various themes inherent to the sustainable transition such as renewable energies, the circular economy, social inclusion and emancipation, or the prosperity and health of populations. The bank also excludes certain sectors from all its funds such as fossil fuels or armaments. Obviously, even in a sustainable world, we will still need products such as shampoo, shoes or coffee. We have every interest in pushing the large companies that produce them to adopt responsible management of all of their activities. This is why they are also eligible for impact funds, provided they contribute positively to society. To assess this contribution, Triodos Bank applies very strict criteria, both qualitative and quantitative. For example, it checks the origin of the raw materials used, the remuneration policy put in place, respect for human rights, the absence of animal testing, etc. This rigorous investment process makes it possible to compose diversified and balanced funds, with a real positive impact on the environment and society. necessary, asks them for evidence of a continuous improvement journey. We know that continuing with the current model can only lead us to great difficulties, which makes the sustainable transition all the more necessary and urgent. However, companies that make sustainability and social inclusion a priority are better prepared for the transition. They are also more focused on the long term and are ahead of increasingly stringent regulations and demands in terms of sustainability. Which is important for investors with a sustainable vision for their financial assets.