Responsible Investment

Driving positive change through responsible investment decisions

As a significant allocator of capital, we have a vital role to play in the just and inclusive transition to a lower-carbon economy. We aim to be a leading investor in climate transition in emerging and developing economies, using our scale and position to drive positive change.

Our approach to responsible investment is built around three key themes:

Financing a just and inclusive transition

Decarbonising our investment portfolio

Mainstreaming responsible investments in emerging markets

Financing a just and inclusive transition

We believe the transition to a lower-carbon economy must be a just and inclusive one. That means it should encompass sustainable growth and economic health for the benefit of all. As a large asset owner and manager focused on Africa and Asia, we proactively support the transition to a lower-carbon economy for emerging markets.

Our strategy to finance the transition towards a low-carbon future across our markets is outlined in our Just and Inclusive Transition paper.

Read the paper

Read our other though leadership papers

Decarbonising our investment portfolio

We have made good progress towards our decarbonisation goals. We are on track to meet our target to reduce the carbon emissions intensity in our investment portfolio by 55% by 2030. Our long-term goal is to achieve a net zero emissions investment portfolio by 2050.

Mainstreaming responsible investments in emerging markets

Our history of owning and managing assets across Asia and Africa gives us a unique perspective on investing in both developed and emerging markets. It also means we understand the transition issues and structural challenges these economies face. As an active member of global initiatives such as the UN-sponsored Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance and the Principles of Responsible Investment, we provide a voice on behalf of these markets.