Sustainability in asset management

Swedbank Robur's ambition is to create long-term value for customers. To support this ambition, Swedbank Robur's strategy is to offer products that incorporate sustainability-related considerations and are designed to be simple, innovative and value-creating for customers.

As a major shareholder on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and with holdings in companies both in and outside Sweden, Swedbank Robur has a responsibility and an opportunity to take a stand on sustainability-related topics.Through dialogue and active ownership, the fund management company can encourage companies to embrace sustainability and responsible governance.

Sustainability-related factors are integrated into Swedbank Robur's investment processes and are considered as part of the investment analysis across asset classes. Specific Swedbank Robur’s funds may also actively invest in companies that specifically target the environment and climate change, human rights, fair labour and business ethics.

Impact as an owner

Swedbank Robur is an active owner and maintains continuous contact with the boards and management of the companies in which its funds are major shareholders.

To create sustainable value, the companies must have a good strategy and strict operational controls, which includes opportunities and risks involving sustainability. This benefits both the companies and fund investors.

Swedbank Robur seeks to influence companies around the world – partly on its own and partly through collaborations, e.g. with the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) network, investor groups, analysis providers and lobbying groups.