Overview
Our top-level policies
We were among the first asset managers to put in place a blanket exclusion for companies which derive more than 30% of revenues from coal. We also exclude assets linked to food commodities, deforestation and other unsustainable practices causing natural ecosystem conversion. and follow exclusion rules on controversial weapons such as Anti-Personnel Landmines.
We also manage Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment funds applying additional exclusions policies to help systematically address the most severe sustainability risks in the investment decision-making process.
ESG Standards Policy
Our ESG integrated and ACT strategies apply our ESG standards policy, with additional exclusions on tobacco producers, white phosphorus weapons producers, companies in violation of International Norms and Standards and exposed to severe controversies as well as those with poor ESG quality. We also avoid investing in debt instruments issued by countries where the worst forms of human right violations are observed.
Download Policy (December 2024)Stewardship
We are not a passive partner for clients – we are an active owner of assets on their behalf. AXA IM’s stewardship strategy seeks to protect client investments by raising issues of concern that may have a material impact on company performance and investor value over the longer term. We strive to reduce investment risk, enhance returns and drive positive impacts for society and the environment.
AXA IM Sustainable Labels policy
The document presents AXA IM implementation of sustainability-related labels (Label ISR, Label Greenfin and Towards Sustainability Label). AXA IM aims to offer sustainable funds complying with high Responsible Investment standards to its clients. Sustainable labels provide an additional level of guarantee on the quality of our funds, in line with their respective rulebooks
Read our policy (Nov 24)Transparency
Sustainable finance
It introduces new rules on disclosures related to sustainable investments and sustainability risks, which are applicable from March 10, 2021.
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