Introducing our first Impact Report
Since impact investing pioneer BlueOrchard joined the Schroders Group in 2019, we have been working to scale impact into new asset classes with integrity. The first Schroders Impact Report showcases a five-year journey toward a comprehensive impact practice across diverse asset classes, impact themes and geographies.
Schroders recently published its first Impact Report, reinforcing our commitment to impact investing and dedication to delivering positive societal and environmental outcomes on behalf of clients.
This launch represents the culmination of our successful integration of impact investing pioneer BlueOrchard, which the firm acquired in 2019. That investment also led to the development of Schroders’ proprietary Impact Framework, which has been independently verified by BlueMark, a leading third-party provider of impact verification services. Schroders is the only large, diversified asset manager to feature in BlueMark’s Practice Leaderboard.
(To learn more about BlueMark's verification process, read "Establishing standards for impact investing that go beyond measurement.")
Schroders Impact Report provides a comprehensive overview of the tangible impacts being delivered by our Impact Driven range, which covers a wide set of asset classes across public and private markets, impact themes and geographies. The report showcases the firm's dedication to measuring and reporting the outcomes of its Impact Driven portfolios to clients.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the contribution our portfolios make to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well, while also providing an overview of the engagement activities undertaken for the listed companies held within our Impact Driven funds.
Further, the report delivers insights on the climate performance of Schroders’ portfolios, with details on their emissions profile and the climate risks they are navigating. It also specifies the potential climate transition investment opportunities that have been identified.
Schroders’ Group Chief Executive, Peter Harrison, said:
“The publication of our first Impact Report is a real step forward in ensuring that our clients can clearly see the tangible positives of their investments. We are proud to have built an industry-leading impact capability that spans a range of industries, geographies and expertise.
“We have benefited from close collaboration with our colleagues at BlueOrchard, who have played a core role in establishing Schroders Impact Framework, as well as in the wider development of our Impact Driven range.”
Read the full report here.
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