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How we work with sustainability

We aim to be a market leader in responsible investments and can provide tailormade solutions.

 

As one of the leading asset managers in the Nordics, we have extensive experience in responsible investing. For several years, sustainability factors have been an integral part of our investment approach and have contributed to our performance. 

To us, responsible investing is a matter of meeting our clients’ preferences and taking all potential risks and opportunities into account when we assess potential investment opportunities. In the end, this leads us to make more qualified investment decisions and provide strong investment products.

Approach based on two pillars
Our approach to responsible investments is based on two essential pillars:

  • We aim to protect the value of investments and generate attractive returns.
  • We aim to analyse and assess the impacts that investments have on environmental and other societal dimensions. 

We refer to this as 'double materiality' considerations, focusing on both financial materiality (how sustainability impacts investment value) and environmental and social materiality (how our investments impact society and the planet).

The tools we use
Our investment teams analyse sustainability factors, employ active ownership and apply screening to manage sustainability risks – which in turn helps us to identify attractive investment opportunities.

  • We screen the investment universe to identify and mitigate sustainability risks.
  • We analyse sustainability factors to manage and mitigate risks and make the best possible investment decisions for the benefit of our customers.
  • We engage in dialogue with companies and vote at general meetings to influence their behaviour, support sustainable development and manage sustainability risks.
“Our approach to responsible investing is deeply embedded in our investment processes. Ultimately, we see responsible investing as a key part of our fiduciary duty to protect and grow our clients’ assets.”
Thomas Otbo, CIO at Danske Bank Asset Management.
Our work with responsible investments is underpinned by clear policies, instructions, guidelines and reporting. Furthermore, our investment teams are backed by our Responsible Investment team, data from external data providers and our proprietary sustainability-related analytical tool, mDASH®.

Danske Bank Asset Management has joined a number of industry initiatives that promote responsible investment, including the UNPRI and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.

Our Responsible Investment Policy

Sustainability-related disclosures
We have vast experience in providing tailormade solutions to clients with specific wishes and requirements regarding sustainability-related issues – and we are always eager to engage in dialogue about the options available.

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