Fund Name | SRI Style | Product | Region | Asset Type | Launch Date | |
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Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund |
Sustainability Select | SICAV/Offshore* | Global | Equity | 30/04/2013 | |
As at: 30/06/23 |
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OverviewTriodos Pioneer Impact Fund has sustainable investments as its objective as described in article 9 of the SFDR. The objective of the fund is to maximise positive impact by investing exclusively in small- and mid-cap companies that contribute to one or more of our seven sustainable transition themes, while meeting the strict Triodos minimum standards.
The fund is part of the Impact Equities & Bond strategy of Triodos Investment Management. It is available in the UK across all platforms and also directly for execution only retail clients via Triodos Bank UK and AJ Bell Youinvest.
Triodos IM is a globally active impact investor with over 25 years’ experience. We offer investment opportunities that meet financial objectives, while driving solutions to global sustainability challenges. Apart from this fund we offer Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund and Triodos Sterling Bond Impact Fund in the UK.
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FiltersFund informationSustainabilityEnvironmental policy Sustainability policy Limits exposure to carbon intensive industries Resource efficiency policy or theme Sustainable transport policy or theme Sustainability theme or focus Environmental damage and pollution policy Favours cleaner, greener companies Sustainability focus UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) focus Report against sustainability objectives Encourage more sustainable practices through stewardship Nature & BiodiversityDeforestation / palm oil policy Plastics policy / reviewing plastics Unsustainable / illegal deforestation exclusion policy Avoids genetically modified seeds/crop production Biodiversity / nature policy Climate Change & EnergyNuclear exclusion policy Coal, oil & / or gas majors excluded Climate change / greenhouse gas emissions policy Invests in clean energy / renewables Fracking and tar sands excluded Clean / renewable energy theme or focus Arctic drilling exclusion Fossil fuel reserves exclusion Energy efficiency theme Require net zero action plan from all/most companies Paris aligned fund strategy Encourage transition to low carbon through stewardship activity Targeted Positive InvestmentsInvests >25% of fund in environmental/social solutions companies Invests >50% of fund in environmental/social solutions companies Human RightsHuman rights policy Child labour exclusion Responsible supply chain policy or theme Oppressive regimes (not free or democratic) exclusion policy Social / EmploymentSocial policy Health & wellbeing policies or theme Labour standards policy Favours companies with strong social policies Meeting Peoples' Basic NeedsDemographic / ageing population theme Antimicrobial resistance policy Ethical Values Led ExclusionsEthical policies Animal welfare policy Animal testing exclusion policy Tobacco and related product manufacturers excluded Armaments manufacturers avoided Alcohol production excluded Gambling avoidance policy Pornography avoidance policy Animal testing - excluded except if for medical purposes Civilian firearms production exclusion Banking & FinancialsPredatory lending exclusion Exclude banks with significant fossil fuel investments Governance & ManagementGovernance policy Anti-bribery and corruption policy Avoids companies with poor governance Encourage board diversity e.g. gender Encourage TCFD alignment for banks & insurance companies UN sanctions exclusion Encourage higher ESG standards through stewardship activity Fund GovernanceESG integration strategy ESG factors included in Assessment of Value (AoV) report Asset Size & MetricsOver 50% small / mid cap companies Invests in small, mid and large cap companies How The Fund WorksBalances company 'pros and cons' / best in sector Strictly screened ethical fund Positive selection bias Negative selection bias Norms focus Combines norms based exclusions with other SRI criteria Combines ESG strategy with other SRI criteria Significant harm exclusion SRI / ESG / Ethical policies explained on website Assets mapped to SDGs Impact MethodologiesAims to generate positive impacts (or 'outcomes') Measures positive impacts Positive environmental impact theme Positive social impact theme Invests in environmental solutions companies Invests in social solutions companies Invests in sustainability / ESG disruptors Described as an ‘impact investment fund’ Labels & AccreditationsEurosif Transparency SFDR Article 9 fund / product (EU) Intended Clients & Product OptionsFaith friendly Intended for investors interested in sustainability Available via an ISA (OEIC only) Intended for clients who want to have a positive impact Fund management company informationAbout The BusinessESG / SRI engagement (AFM company wide) Responsible ownership / stewardship policy or strategy (AFM company wide) Responsible ownership policy for non SRI funds (AFM company wide) Responsible ownership / ESG a key differentiator (AFM company wide) Vote all* shares at AGMs / EGMs (AFM company wide) Specialist positive impact fund management company Boutique / specialist fund management company Integrates ESG factors into all / most fund research SDG aligned aims / objectives (AFM company wide) In-house diversity improvement programme (AFM company wide) ResourcesIn-house responsible ownership / voting expertise Employ specialist ESG / SRI / sustainability researchers Use specialist ESG / SRI / sustainability research companies ESG specialists on all investment desks (AFM company wide) Collaborations & AffiliationsPRI signatory UKSIF member Climate Action 100+ or IIGCC member Fund EcoMarket partner UN Net Zero Banking Alliance member (AFM company wide) UN Principles of Responsible Banking framework signatory-co wide AccreditationsPRI A+ rated (AFM company wide) B Corp certified (AFM company wide) Engagement ApproachRegularly lead collaborative ESG initiatives (AFM company wide) Encourage responsible corporate taxation (AFM company wide) Company Wide ExclusionsReview(ing)carbon / fossil fuel exposure for all funds (AFM company wide) Coal exclusion policy (group wide coal mining exclusion policy) Controversial weapons avoidance policy (AFM company wide) Tobacco avoidance policy (AFM company wide) Fossil fuel exclusion policy (AFM company wide) Climate & Net Zero TransitionEncourage carbon / greenhouse gas reduction (AFM company wide) Working towards a ‘Net Zero’ commitment (AFM company wide) Carbon offsetting - offset carbon as part of our net zero plan (AFM company wide) In-house carbon / GHG reduction policy (AFM company wide) Net Zero - have set a Net Zero target date (AFM company wide) Voting policy includes net zero targets (AFM company wide) TransparencyPublish full voting record (AFM company wide) Publish responsible ownership / stewardship report (AFM company wide) Full SRI policy information on company website Full SRI policy information available on request Net Zero transition plan publicly available (AFM company wide) |
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PolicyTriodos IM’s fully integrated investment approach ensures that the purpose of investing includes positive change in addition to generating a financial return, and that every step in the stewardship and investment process has been designed with this integrated purpose in mind.
The investment process starts with forming a long-term vision on sustainability and the transition towards a more sustainable economy: the global trends, resulting challenges and the sustainability solutions needed to meet these challenges. Based on this long-term vision, Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund invests in companies that positively contribute to seven transition themes which we believe are instrumental in the transition to a sustainable economy. They are:
Stewardship starts from the moment company analysis begins and develops into relationship, including dialogue and voting, throughout the holding period of the company in Triodos IM funds and portfolios. Through collaboration with other investors, Triodos IM expands the reach and effectiveness of its stewardship activities, further contributing to positive change with the resulting potential for enhanced financial returns. |
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ProcessThe universe for the fund is defined using a three-step process:
1. Positive inclusion / thematic fit to Triodos transition themes Idea generation starts with an open radar on all listed companies. Our team of in-house analysts search for companies whose products, services and business models positively contribute to one of our seven sustainable transition themes. To find the best potential investment cases, our research is a combination of in-house and externally procured inputs. Broker research is used to validate and generate ideas, but is never the sole factor in any investment analysis.
2. Negative exclusion / minimum standards The investable universe is further condensed, applying our strict Triodos Minimum Standards to screen for companies that hinder market adoption of sustainable solutions. Once we are invested in a company, we continuously monitor compliance with our minimum standards. If a company no longer meets our minimum standards, all positions in the company need to be sold within three months.
3. ESG and impact integrated fundamental analysis Our analysts integrate financially material and sector specific ESG factors into their long-term view on financial value drivers. The outcome of step three is a complete fundamental, strategic, and valuation analysis of the companies. |
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Resources, Affiliations & Corporate StrategiesThe team: Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund is managed by Triodos Investment Management. The Impact Equities & Bonds department of Triodos IM consists of 5 Fund Managers and 1 Portfolio Manager, with an average of 27 years of experience in the financial sector and 8 within the firm. The Portfolio Manager with the longest tenure has been with Triodos IM for 20 years and used to be Head of Research. The Fund Manager of Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund is Dirk Hoozemans. Dirk joined Triodos in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. Our Investment Research team of 10 analysts has an average of 10 years of experience in the financial sector and 4 within Triodos IM. The investment analysts have both financial as well as non-financial backgrounds, and have international experience, living and working in places like Sweden, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Dubai and the United States. As part of the broader Impact Equities and Bonds team, the Fund Management and Investment Research teams are supported by the Investment Strategy team, which provides views on macro-economic developments and works on our impact and engagement strategy. This team is composed of 6 investment strategists with an average of 12 years of experience in the financial sector and 5 years within Triodos.
Research: The Investment Research team is responsible for the assessment of portfolio candidates and monitors legislative and regulatory developments. Sustainable products and services are identified using seven sustainable transition themes, and only companies that contribute towards at least one theme are selected for investment. All companies need to meet the Triodos minimum standards. These standards apply to all activities conducted by Triodos Bank N.V. (including all Triodos Bank branches and Triodos Investment Management). The team conducts in-house integrated sustainability and financial analysis. We use internal proprietary research for company and market analysis supported by ISS-Oekom’s sustainable solutions data set and Truvalue Labs.
Stewardship: As responsible managers of capital, we act as stewards of people and of the planet, and we believe that this responsibility begins with conscious, targeted, investment decisions. The core of stewardship through equity and bond funds is through engagement and voting to drive positive change. We engage in dialogue and various other feedback loops with companies to positively influence their business. We discuss relevant issues regarding company sustainability performance and collaborate with institutional investors to further steer sustainability-related best practices. Additionally, we believe that by exercising our shareholder voting rights, we can exert a positive influence on a company’s long-term strategy – so have a policy to vote in 100% of the possible proxy ballots. We are active participants in the public debate around sustainability and use our position to influence legislation and other policies for stricter sustainability standards.
SRI policy papers available on www.triodos-im.com:
Our partners and networks:
Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund has acquired the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the German-based FNG-Siegel, the Belgian-based Febelfin label and the UK-based 3D Investing label
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DialshifterThis fund is helping to ‘shift the dial from brown to green’ by… ...investing only in bonds that contribute to the transition towards a sustainable society and by engaging with portfolio companies to drive positive change. The fund invests in seven themes, derived from global mega-trends, that we believe to be instrumental in shaping a sustainable future. Companies and institutions must also comply with our strict exclusionary minimum standards, which ensure that business practices do not jeopardise market adoption of sustainable solutions. We have conversations with companies to discuss sustainability topics that are important to us as an impact investor. We explore their perspectives, policies, and business practices around our transition themes and minimum standards to understand the depth of the company’s commitments to long-term positive impact.
Our organisation is helping to support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Race to Net Zero by… ...engaging with companies and institutions on climate change to limit the impact of global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and reach net zero around 2050. In order to achieve this goal, portfolio companies of our Impact Equities and Bonds funds should set science-based emissions targets across all relevant scopes in line with a 1.5°C trajectory. All targets should be in line with the latest climate science, for which we use criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as reference.
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