AXA IM Corporate Our stories Careers with us See menu Contact us REGIONAL WEBSITES Core Investments Real Assets Investments Fund Centre Who we are Our road to net zero Our road to net zero Accelerating the transition to a net zero world: our commitments as a responsible investor and business. Our climate principles Our climate commitments In conversation video series Our principles for climate action The road to a net zero world is challenging to navigate and requires a collective effort. Every individual, company, and government must play its part. There isn’t one single answer or path to solving this challenge, but we want to be one of the leaders on this journey: in our investment choices, the products we offer, the way we engage and vote, and manage our business. We actively invest with purpose and for the greater good, and stand by our convictions while balancing the need to deliver long-term value to clients. Acting with conviction We believe that our fiduciary duty goes beyond delivering returns to our clients. It is also about investing responsibly, driving climate action, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the world we live in. As at 2021, 41% of our eligible Assets Under Management (AUM) are on course to reach net zero by 2050 or sooner, and by 2030, the Co2 footprint of these assets should have decreased by 50% compared to 2019. Our aim is to continue to grow the proportion of net zero aligned AUM in 2022. And as a founding investor of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAMI) launched in December 2020, we are committed to achieve net zero emissions across our portfolios by 2050 or sooner, as well as playing a key role in helping AXA Group realise their ambitious climate goals. As a business, we are working to become a net zero business by 2050, and we are applying a three-step methodology to make this happen: measure, reduce and compensate. We have already committed to reduce our own Co2 emissions by at least 25% by 2025. Acting bravely and openly Engagement and dialogue with companies and clients is crucial to influencing the journey to net zero. We recognise that the transition will come with some challenges, and whilst we will allocate more and more capital towards climate solutions and other net zero-aligned assets, we will continue to finance those which we believe are effectively transitioning. We have reinforced our climate engagement and stewardship policy, with a view to divest from climate laggards (a focused list of companies considered material in both portfolios and on climate change) if after three years of constructive engagement not enough progress has been made. Acting with others We have always understood that by taking collective action with our peers and pooling our efforts and influence, we have the power to effect tangible change. We will continue to channel more capital towards responsible solutions to our clients, such as our climate aware investing range, as well as offering education programmes on ESG topics for our clients and employees. We believe a global approach to climate action from regulators is essential to ensure success in implementation of sustainable finance and real economy policies, and we are actively involved in steering groups and industry initiatives such as the NZAMI, NZAOA, NZAM and Climate Action 100. At the World Climate Summit recently we asked our industry peers to act decisively with us to influence companies that are not taking climate change seriously, through our decisions on capital allocation. CLIMATE ACTION Acting decisively on climate issues Climate change is a risk to us all. At AXA IM, we are determined to tackle the impact of climate-related risks, and we have made a number of key commitments to support our ambitions. DOWNLOAD OUR CLIMATE ACTION REPORT Find out about the innovations and practices that lie at the heart of our climate strategy. We believe as a major global investor, business and employer, we have a role in generating positive and measurable progress for the global economy, the planet and the communities in which we live. CLIMATE ACTION Tackling climate starts from within CLIMATE ACTION Enhancing climate consciousness Next In conversation: 3 experts, 3 perspectives Decarbonisation is undeniably underway, and the implications are huge for the global economy, our investment teams and of course, our clients. Watch our three experts in conversation as they deep dive into decarbonisation, exploring the macroeconomic landscape and discussing the key challenges and opportunities that arise as we seek to transition to a low carbon economy. PART 1 Climate Change – on board? If not, why? Awareness is growing fast, what do you say to those who still aren’t convinced? WATCH THE VIDEO PART 2 How important is government action in decarbonising our global economy? Should there be a carbon tax? WATCH THE VIDEO PART 3 What are you seeing in markets as a result of decarbonisation? New instruments and creating investable opportunities. WATCH THE VIDEO PART 4 Leading the transition as investors What strategies and policies contribute to our role in leading the transition to a low carbon economy? WATCH THE VIDEO PART 5 What are the issues we face as asset managers with companies greenwashing? Engagement, dialogue and evolution of climate data. WATCH THE VIDEO PART 6 What do the next generation of investors want? Clarity, convergence in regulations and how we can ‘invest for good.’ WATCH THE VIDEO #VIEWONTHECOP AXA IM at COP26 and World Climate Summit Read more about our presence during COP26 and hear our experts' insights on the event READ MORE Related news and insights VIEW ALL NEWS AND INSIGHTS CORPORATE NEWS AXA IM further strengthens its climate actions to accelerate its contribution to a low-carbon world 08 November 2021 CORPORATE NEWS 41% of AXA IM’s eligible assets* in line with the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative 2050 objective 18 October 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Carbon offsets: A necessary tool, but only under close scrutiny and precise conditions 14 September 2021 10min read QUICK LINKS Who we are What we do Insights hub Media Centre Our stories AXA IM & YOU Your career with us Contact us Comments and complaints Report a scam USEFUL LINKS Manage Cookies Cookie policy Anti-Fraud Important information Our policies Accessibility FOLLOW AXA IM Follow on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook Follow on Youtube Follow on Instagram Disclaimer This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment research or financial analysis relating to transactions in financial instruments as per MIF Directive (2014/65/EU), nor does it constitute on the part of AXA Investment Managers or its affiliated companies an offer to buy or sell any investments, products or services, and should not be considered as solicitation or investment, legal or tax advice, a recommendation for an investment strategy or a personalized recommendation to buy or sell securities. 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