As an institutional investor, one way in which a.s.r. takes ownership of social responsibility is through the use of ethical and sustainability criteria in its investment policy. All investments managed by the Group Asset Management department are screened on the basis of the socially responsible investment (SRI) policy, focusing on aspects such as social and environmental criteria. Countries and businesses that do not meet the criteria are excluded. These include producers of controversial or offensive weapons, nuclear energy and tobacco and the gambling industry. We also require that businesses comply with international conventions on human rights and labour rights.
a.s.r. applies criteria relating to matters such as gender equality, freedom of union and the exclusion of child labour. We believe in engagement through constructive dialogue with the businesses we invest in with the aim of increasing shareholder value and benefits to society in the long term. Where a business carries on controversial activities and dialogue does not produce a positive outcome, the business is excluded from the investment portfolio.
With regard to investments in sovereign debt, a.s.r. excludes countries that have a poor score in the Freedom in the World Annual Report and the Corruption Perceptions Index.
With regard to investments in sovereign debt, a.s.r. excludes countries that have a poor score in the Freedom in the World Annual Report and the Corruption Perceptions Index.a.s.r.'s Policy for Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) has been developed to allow a.s.r. to pursue a responsible and sustainable approach, whilst minimizing any negative impact on its investment returns. For more insight into a.s.r's Investment and Engagement policies, please view the SRI policy in full.
Do you have a complaint about our SRI policy?
If have a complaint about the investment policy of a.s.r. and you want to contact us? Please fill in our complaint form and we will respond to your complaint. Do you want to contact the appropriate independent institute? Then you can send your complaint to the contact point of the AFM financial markets through the contact form.
Sustainable Investing Code
The Sustainable Investing Code was drawn up by the Association of Insurers and applies to its individual members. Members of the Association of Insurers commit to the code, act in accordance to it and are held accountable. Failure to comply may lead to the Association of Insurers taking appropriate measures.
a.s.r. real estate invests on behalf of its clients in retail properties, residential units, offices, agricultural land and estates. a.s.r. real estate seeks to make the assets in its portofolio ever more sustainable, in terms of both energy efficiency and ecological impact. Wherever possible, a.s.r. strives to achieve this at residential and commercial properties at a natural time, i.e. when major repairs are scheduled and when it is finacially expedient. Within the portfolios as many green solutions as possible are used, such as LED lightning, high-efficiency boilers, water-saving sanitary facilities and sedum roofs. More information can be found on the website a.s.r. real estate.
Codes and Guidelines
