Approach and solutions

Investment approach

We have been evolving our approach to sustainable investing since 1992, with our first ethical fund launched in 1994. We consider ESG factors, in combination with traditional financial considerations, to assess the financial risks and opportunities that impact decision-making. Our sustainable investing approach offers: Embedded ESG expertise – our global Sustainability Group works closely with ESG experts embedded throughout different regions, asset classes and business functions; to offer comprehensive insight. Proprietary process, research and tools supporting investment critical insight - with added rigour, based on our own proprietary toolkit; complementing a broad range of third-party sources. An active ownership approach, which seeks to enhance and protect the value of portfolios by actively engaging with companies we invest in and using our voting rights to encourage progress in sustainability.

Global reach

Embedded expertise

for comprehensive analysis

Proprietary research and tools

for rigorous investment insight

Active ownership

for enhanced outcomes and value

Proprietary toolkit

Our proprietary process, research and tools complement our third party sources. These tools empower us with an additional layer of investment-critical insight.

abrdn Sustainability Product Framework

ESG Factors integrated into our investment process.

ESG enhanced

For investors seeking enhanced ESG integration with portfolio level sustainability targets and negative filters.

Sustainability aware

For investors looking for proactive management and awareness of sustainability issues through specific sustainability targets, negative exclusions and carbon commitments.

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Sustainability thematic

For investors interested in specific sustainable themes.

Global reach
Impactful

For investors targeting specific and measurable sustainable objectives.

Funds in focus

Sustainable funds proactively invest in sustainable companies or other investment activities with enhanced management of Environmental,  Social and Governance (ESG) factors. They avoid certain industries that are deemed unsustainable.

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Asset class approach

Find out how our asset class teams integrate sustainable investing into their strategies.

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