Responsible investing fund hub

Our range of Planet funds+ have been built with two clear aims in mind – to deliver long-term financial returns for our customers and to contribute towards a better future for society and the planet.

Impact funds

Impact funds target a measurable, positive impact for people and the planet, alongside achieving long-term financial returns.
To do this they will;

• aim to invest in companies that have the explicit intention of addressing the world’s major social and environmental issues
• look for companies that deliver a meaningful and measurable positive impact, often framed against the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• report transparently on the impact that investments deliver

Sustainable funds

Sustainable funds look to make investments that contribute towards a more sustainable future for society and the planet.
To do this they might;

• use sustainability considerations, such as the urgent need to combat climate change, or the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to frame what a fund invests in
• look to invest in the assets of companies, governments or organisations that have strong ESG (environmental, social and governance) credentials
• have targets to improve sustainability across the portfolio over time

ESG+ funds

Our ESG+ funds apply a positive ESG tilt to companies/issuers with better ESG characteristics, and may also exclude certain sectors like tobacco and gaming.